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La Raison Pure vs 1900

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

Updated 80 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1900 takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • La Raison Pure

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • 1900

    Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Raison Pure1/3
19002/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
La Raison Pure
Sillage & projection
1900
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1900

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
La Raison PureL'Antichambre
1900Place des Lices
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%
3.96/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 28%Had 9%Want 62%
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

34%Love
41%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage31
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage36
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityLa Raison Pure

Sillage1900

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value46
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%
iris100%
powdery92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match42%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

Notes
IrisSageIncensePepperSandalwoodNutmegVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSage, Pepper, Incense and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for La Raison Pure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer55
Fall82
Winter73
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 8%
Men3
Unisex53
Women44
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#16,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winner1900Higher 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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1900 by Place des Lices presents a quiet iris centered around a clean, powdery texture. Crisp pepper and ground nutmeg spark the opening, before settling into a warm bed of sage, dry vetiver, and cold incense. It wears close to the skin, offering a soothing and delicate comfort ideal for casual spring days.

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, La Raison Pure or 1900?

1900 takes 2 of 3 categories. La Raison Pure is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; 1900 is rated 3.96/5 from 74 votes. Choose La Raison Pure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1900 for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Raison Pure or 1900?

La Raison Pure lasts longest (La Raison Pure 60/100, 1900 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Raison Pure or 1900?

1900 projects furthest (1900 36/100, La Raison Pure 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Raison Pure and 1900 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sage, Pepper, Incense and Nutmeg.

Is La Raison Pure or 1900 better for summer or winter?

La Raison Pure suits daytime wear; 1900 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Raison Pure and 1900?

La Raison Pure features Sage, Pepper, Incense, Nutmeg and Cedar. 1900 features Iris, Sage, Incense, Pepper and Sandalwood.

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