Fragrance comparison

La Raison Pure vs 1828

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,393 ratings analysed

La Raison Pure

L'Antichambre

4.506 votes

Rank #32,773 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1828

Histoires de Parfums

4.131,387 votes

Rank #1,478 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1828 takes 3 of 4 categories.

La Raison Pure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1828
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Raison Pure1/4

18283/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1828
Sillage & projection: 1828
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): La Raison Pure
Fragranxe ranking: 1828

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Raison PureL'Antichambre

1828Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

4.13/ 5 · 1,387 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

41%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,387 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1828

Sillage1828

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

herbal83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

woody100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

camphor30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SagePepperIncenseNutmegCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusCitrusesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegPepper

Base5-7 hrs

Pine TreeCedarIncenseVetiver

Category winnerLa Raison PureLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 8%

Men74

Unisex25

Women2

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winner1828Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Raison Pure by L'Antichambre is a refreshingly dry, contemplative woody aromatic fragrance that trades heavy sweetness for crisp herbal clarity. Right from the first spray, a lively snap of garden sage and cracked black pepper clears the air, creating a clean sensation like rubbing fresh culinary herbs between your…

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1828 by Histoires de Parfums kicks off with an invigorating snap of cool eucalyptus, bright grapefruit, and sweet tangerine that feels like crisp coastal mountain air. As the citrus peel sparkle softens, warm grated nutmeg and black pepper step in to give the clean opening an earthy, aromatic backbone. The base settle…

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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 Raison Pure or 1828?

1828 takes 3 of 4 categories. La Raison Pure is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; 1828 is rated 4.13/5 from 1,387 votes. Choose La Raison Pure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1828 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Raison Pure or 1828?

1828 lasts longest (1828 68/100, La Raison Pure 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Raison Pure or 1828?

1828 projects furthest (1828 56/100, La Raison Pure 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Raison Pure and 1828 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Incense, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is La Raison Pure or 1828 better for summer or winter?

La Raison Pure suits daytime wear; 1828 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Raison Pure and 1828?

La Raison Pure features Sage, Pepper, Incense, Nutmeg and Cedar. 1828 has top notes of Eucalyptus, Citruses, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Pine Tree, Cedar, Incense and Vetiver.