Fragrance comparison

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 vs 1853 Lady

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 480 ratings analysed

6 wins

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

4.15430 votes

Rank #25,693 AmberWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

1853 Lady

Acqua di Genova

3.4550 votes

Rank #27,591 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 takes 6 of 7 categories.

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1853 Lady
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

L'Ombre Fauve 8.16/7

1853 Lady1/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Community sentiment: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Longevity: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Sillage & projection: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Value for money: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
Versatility: 1853 Lady
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

1853 LadyAcqua di Genova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.45/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

430 votes

21%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityL'Ombre Fauve 8.1

SillageL'Ombre Fauve 8.1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value25

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberPatchouliMuskIncenseWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin OrangePepper

Heart

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

Base

IncenseMuskOakmossMyrrh

InformationalShared notesAmber, Patchouli, Musk 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 season

Spring26

Summer15

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night–

Spring71

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winner1853 LadyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex61

Women14

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,693

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,591

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerL'Ombre Fauve 8.1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 by Pierre Guillaume Paris centers on a heavy, animalic musk profile. It pairs resinous amber with patchouli to create a dense, warm layer on the skin. Ideal for cold autumn evenings, this scent skips clean, soapy trends in favor of a thick, furry texture that feels deeply personal and slightly wild.

Reviews →

1853 Lady by Acqua di Genova is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. 1853 Lady was launched in 1853. The nose behind this fragrance is Stefano Frecceri. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper; middle notes are Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood; base notes are Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or 1853 Lady?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 is rated 4.15/5 from 430 votes; 1853 Lady is rated 3.45/5 from 50 votes. Choose L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1853 Lady for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or 1853 Lady?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 lasts longest (L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 73/100, 1853 Lady 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or 1853 Lady?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 projects furthest (L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 61/100, 1853 Lady 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 and 1853 Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, Patchouli, Musk and Incense.

Is L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 or 1853 Lady better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1853 Lady is the stronger pick. For winter, 1853 Lady is the stronger pick. L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 suits daytime wear; 1853 Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 and 1853 Lady?

L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 features Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Incense and Woodsy Notes. 1853 Lady has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.