Fragrance comparison

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel vs Nueva Maja

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel

Chanel

4.176 votes

Rank #56,735 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #10,632 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nueva Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel2/4

Nueva Maja2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
Sillage & projection: Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
Value for money: Nueva Maja
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nueva Maja

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le 1940 Rouge de ChanelChanel

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLe 1940 Rouge de Chanel

SillageLe 1940 Rouge de Chanel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNueva MajaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberJava vetiver oil

Top

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Aldehydes, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 11%

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,735

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNueva MajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel by Chanel is a historic floral aldehyde composition formulated by master perfumer Ernest Beaux in 1931. The fragrance opens with an exhilarating, effervescent burst of aldehydes coupled with the green, peppery bite of geranium. As the initial sharpness calms, a rich heart of dewy red rose and s…

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Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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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, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Nueva Maja?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Nueva Maja?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel lasts longest (Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 80/100, Nueva Maja 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Nueva Maja?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel projects furthest (Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 64/100, Nueva Maja 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel and Nueva Maja smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Aldehydes, Rose and Violet.

Is Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Nueva Maja better for summer or winter?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel suits daytime wear; Nueva Maja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel and Nueva Maja?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel has top notes of Geranium and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Amber and Java vetiver oil. Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.