Fragrance comparison

Kusunoki vs 1873

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 330 ratings analysed

Kusunoki

KITOWA

4.5010 votes

Rank #31,924 WoodyCamphor

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

1873

Histoires de Parfums

3.76320 votes

Rank #8,749 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1873 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kusunoki
Choose it for a woody and camphor character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1873
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kusunoki1/5

18733/5

Ratings & consensus: Kusunoki
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 1873
Value for money: 1873
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1873

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

KusunokiKITOWA

1873Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

3.76/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerKusunokiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

26%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

320 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage1873

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value48

Category winner1873Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

camphor86%

musky72%

balsamic58%

amber44%

powdery30%

citrus100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match14%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrange

Heart

Cashmere WoodCamphorLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVanillaBalsam Fir

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitTangerineLimeOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyWildflowersViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for 1873, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night12

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

Men15

Unisex29

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winner1873Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kusunoki by KITOWA is a bright, woody scent for those who appreciate Japanese forest inspiration. It opens with sharp citrus notes like bergamot and grapefruit, then settles into a grounded heart of camphor and cashmere wood. This unisex fragrance feels clean and crisp, making it an excellent companion for sunny sprin…

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1873 by Histoires de Parfums opens with an invigorating splash of tart grapefruit, zesty lime, and sweet tangerine that instantly wakes up your senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, a delicate heart of creamy orange blossom, clean lavender, and powdery violet emerges, softening the initial bite. The real surprise…

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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, Kusunoki or 1873?

1873 takes 3 of 5 categories. Kusunoki is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes. Choose Kusunoki for a woody and camphor character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kusunoki or 1873?

They last about the same: Kusunoki 65/100, 1873 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kusunoki or 1873?

1873 projects furthest (1873 63/100, Kusunoki 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kusunoki and 1873 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Kusunoki or 1873 better for summer or winter?

Kusunoki suits daytime wear; 1873 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kusunoki and 1873?

Kusunoki has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Camphor and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Balsam Fir. 1873 has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Wildflowers, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.