Fragrance comparison

Mi Fa vs 1681

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 521 ratings analysed

Mi Fa

Reminiscence

4.06212 votes

Rank #7,514 SweetPowdery

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

1681

Carthusia

4.16309 votes

Rank #6,070 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1681 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mi Fa
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
1681
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mi Fa3/7

16814/7

Ratings & consensus: 1681
Community sentiment: 1681
Longevity: Mi Fa
Sillage & projection: Mi Fa
Value for money: Mi Fa
Versatility: 1681
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1681

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mi FaReminiscence

1681Carthusia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

4.16/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winner1681Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

212 votes

41%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

309 votes

Category winner1681Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMi Fa

SillageMi Fa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMi FaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both powdery, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarshmallowBitter AlmondMintLavenderOrangeSicilian BergamotItalian MandarinRosemary

Heart

NeroliJasminePetitgrainBlack Pepper

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskAmberSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top

CorianderRed ThymeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisBlack PepperLavenderPetitgrainNeroli

Base

SandalwoodIncenseCedarAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sicilian Bergamot, Rosemary and Neroli. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer64

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night53

Category winner1681Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men66

Unisex32

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,514

PerfumerJacques Flori, Zoe Coste

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#6,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winner1681Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mi Fa by Reminiscence pairs dusty marshmallow candy with bright Italian mandarin, bitter almond, and herbal lavender. The opening hits with crisp neroli and citrus before settling into a cozy base of vanilla and tonka bean. It feels light enough for cool spring mornings yet rich enough for casual evenings.

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Carthusia 1681 opens with crisp bergamot and dry rosemary before settling into an earthy heart of iris, black pepper, and lavender. Base notes of cedar, sandalwood, and incense anchor the herbal sharpness on skin. It suits autumn rain, quiet office wear, and crisp wool sweaters.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mi Fa or 1681?

1681 takes 4 of 7 categories. Mi Fa is rated 4.06/5 from 212 votes; 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes. Choose Mi Fa for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mi Fa or 1681?

Mi Fa lasts longest (Mi Fa 71/100, 1681 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mi Fa or 1681?

Mi Fa projects furthest (Mi Fa 65/100, 1681 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mi Fa and 1681 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sicilian Bergamot, Rosemary and Neroli.

Is Mi Fa or 1681 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1681 is the stronger pick. For winter, Mi Fa is the stronger pick. 1681 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mi Fa and 1681?

Mi Fa has top notes of Marshmallow, Bitter Almond, Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Petitgrain and Black Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber. 1681 has top notes of Coriander, Red Thyme, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper, Lavender and Petitgrain, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Cedar and Amber.