Fragrance comparison

Lemon Pie vs 1853 Man

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Lemon Pie

Zara · 2018

4.0085 votes

Rank #17,206 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

1853 Man

Acqua di Genova

4.1520 votes

Rank #25,924 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1853 Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lemon Pie
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1853 Man
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lemon Pie2/5

1853 Man3/5

Ratings & consensus: 1853 Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1853 Man
Sillage & projection: 1853 Man
Value for money: Lemon Pie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lemon Pie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lemon PieZara

1853 ManAcqua di Genova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 11%Want 66%

Category winner1853 ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

64%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

40%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1853 Man

Sillage1853 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLemon PieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh88%

tropical77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

sweet42%

citrus100%

white floral90%

woody80%

powdery70%

musky60%

animalic50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomOrange

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmbergrisCitrusesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange Blossom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall27

Winter9

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews6

Overall rank#25,924

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLemon PieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Lemon Pie opens with a sugary burst of bright lemon peel and tart passion fruit that instantly fills the air. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a light, dessert-like heart shaped by sweet condensed milk and white orange blossom. The dry-down settles into a clean, powdery musk base that stays …

Reviews →

1853 Man by Acqua di Genova is a Citrus fragrance for men. 1853 Man was launched in 1853. The nose behind this fragrance is Stefano Frecceri. Top notes are Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Orange; base notes are Sandalwood, Musk, Ambergris, Citruses and Patchouli.

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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, Lemon Pie or 1853 Man?

1853 Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Lemon Pie is rated 4.00/5 from 85 votes; 1853 Man is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Lemon Pie for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1853 Man for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lemon Pie or 1853 Man?

They last about the same: 1853 Man 57/100, Lemon Pie 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lemon Pie or 1853 Man?

1853 Man projects furthest (1853 Man 61/100, Lemon Pie 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemon Pie and 1853 Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Lemon Pie or 1853 Man better for summer or winter?

Lemon Pie suits daytime wear; 1853 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemon Pie and 1853 Man?

Lemon Pie has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. 1853 Man has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Orange, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Ambergris and Citruses.