Knize Sec vs 1681
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1681 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Knize SecChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1681Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Knize Sec3/7
16814/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1681
- Community sentiment
- 1681
- Longevity
- Knize Sec
- Sillage & projection
- Knize Sec
- Value for money
- Knize Sec
- Versatility
- 1681
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1681
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Knize SecKnize1681CarthusiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%
4.16/ 5 · 309 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winner1681Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
90 votes
41%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
309 votes
Category winner1681Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKnize Sec
SillageKnize Sec
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize SecBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
smoky77%
leather69%
lavender61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander
Heart
LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain
Base
IncenseLeatherAmberMusk
Top
CorianderRed ThymeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
IrisBlack PepperLavenderPetitgrainNeroli
Base
SandalwoodIncenseCedarAmberVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Petitgrain and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer28
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night45
Spring96
Summer64
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night53
Category winner1681Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,935
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#6,070
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Category winner1681Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKnize Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …
Reviews →Carthusia 1681 opens with crisp bergamot and dry rosemary before settling into an earthy heart of iris, black pepper, and lavender. Base notes of cedar, sandalwood, and incense anchor the herbal sharpness on skin. It suits autumn rain, quiet office wear, and crisp wool sweaters.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Knize Sec or 1681?
1681 takes 4 of 7 categories. Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 votes; 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes. Choose Knize Sec for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Knize Sec or 1681?
Knize Sec lasts longest (Knize Sec 71/100, 1681 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Knize Sec or 1681?
Knize Sec projects furthest (Knize Sec 61/100, 1681 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Knize Sec and 1681 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Petitgrain and Incense.
Is Knize Sec or 1681 better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1681 is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Sec is the stronger pick. Knize Sec suits daytime wear; 1681 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Knize Sec and 1681?
Knize Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk. 1681 has top notes of Coriander, Red Thyme, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper, Lavender and Petitgrain, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Cedar and Amber.
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