Fragrance comparison

La Chanson vs 1952

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

La Chanson

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.336 votes

Rank #54,950 WoodyAromatic

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49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1952

Shiraz Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #48,730 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1952 takes 4 of 4 categories.

La Chanson
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1952
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

La Chanson0/4

19524/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1952
Sillage & projection: 1952
Value for money: 1952
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1952

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La ChansonClaude Marsal Parfums

1952Shiraz Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

Longevity1952

Sillage1952

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winner1952Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

RosemaryNeroliBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2 to 3 hours

CorianderJasmineOakmossCyclamen

Base4 to 7 hours

Brazilian RosewoodCardamomTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodCedar

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon

Heart

juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for La Chanson, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night80

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,950

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1952Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Chanson by Claude Marsal Parfums is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that opens with a brisk citrus burst. Bright lemon and bergamot meet crisp rosemary, sweet pineapple, and light neroli right away. As the sharp opening settles, green herbal coriander pairs with soft jasmine, cyclamen, and earthy oakmoss. The f…

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1952 by Shiraz Parfums makes a bold entrance with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal thyme, and crisp galbanum. This opening channels the structures of classic aromatic fougeres but twists the format with a distinct cooling sensation. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance develops a salty marine core, support…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Chanson or 1952?

1952 takes 4 of 4 categories. La Chanson is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose La Chanson for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Chanson or 1952?

1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, La Chanson 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Chanson or 1952?

1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, La Chanson 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Chanson and 1952 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is La Chanson or 1952 better for summer or winter?

La Chanson suits daytime wear; 1952 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Chanson and 1952?

La Chanson has top notes of Rosemary, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cyclamen, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Cardamom, Tonka Bean and Musk. 1952 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of juniper berry, Marine notes, Coriander and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla.