Laughter vs Summer 1872
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
LaughterChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Summer 1872Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Laughter2/4
Summer 18722/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Laughter
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Summer 1872
- Sillage & projection
- Summer 1872
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Laughter
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LaughterSpace NKSummer 1872Alexandria FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 26%Had 28%Want 47%
3.73/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%
Category winnerLaughterRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
40%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySummer 1872
SillageSummer 1872
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
amber69%
floral61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LimeGrapefruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Juniper BerriesCorianderRosemaryLemon VerbenaAngelicaWatercress
Base5-7 hrs
GingerPatchouliMuskAmber
Top
PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg
Heart
JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen
Base
MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Laughter, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall33
Winter25
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer100
Fall25
Winter25
Day100
Night13
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,668
PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#55,952
PerfumerHany Hafez
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLaughterHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpace NK Laughter greets you like an ice cold gin and tonic poured on a humid patio, splashing bright lime peel, tart pink grapefruit, and crisp bergamot across your skin. Created by master perfumer Christopher Sheldrake in 1999, this citrus aromatic blend trades sugary mall sweetness for savory garden realism. As the…
Reviews →Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Laughter or Summer 1872?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Laughter is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Laughter for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Laughter or Summer 1872?
Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Laughter 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Laughter or Summer 1872?
Projection is very close: Summer 1872 62/100, Laughter 61/100 for sillage.
Do Laughter and Summer 1872 smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Patchouli.
Is Laughter or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?
Laughter suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Laughter and Summer 1872?
Laughter has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Coriander, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, a base of Ginger, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.
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