Fragrance comparison

Naeem vs 1853 Lady

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

6 wins

Naeem

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.41111 votes

Rank #8,907 WoodyPatchouli

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35%scent match

Some overlap

1853 Lady

Acqua di Genova

3.4550 votes

Rank #27,070 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Naeem takes 6 of 7 categories.

Naeem
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1853 Lady
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Naeem6/7

1853 Lady1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NaeemAl Haramain Perfumes

1853 LadyAcqua di Genova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

3.45/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

Category winnerNaeemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

21%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winner1853 LadyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNaeem

SillageNaeem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNaeemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli88%

musky77%

warm spicy65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliMuskSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin OrangePepper

Heart

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

Base

IncenseMuskOakmossMyrrh

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Musk and Sandalwood. 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

Fall73

Winter54

Day100

Night42

Spring71

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNaeemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex61

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#27,070

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNaeemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Naeem is a green, musky, woody scent that many people experience as very soapy at first, think mossy, pine-leaning, old-school cleanliness. Give it time and warmth on skin, because the opening can read like strong hand soap or even toilet-cleaner pine to some, then it often settles into a richer green chypre or fouger…

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1853 Lady by Acqua di Genova is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. 1853 Lady was launched in 1853. The nose behind this fragrance is Stefano Frecceri. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper; middle notes are Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood; base notes are Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.

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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, Naeem or 1853 Lady?

Naeem takes 6 of 7 categories. Naeem is rated 3.41/5 from 111 votes; 1853 Lady is rated 3.45/5 from 50 votes. Choose Naeem for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1853 Lady for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Naeem or 1853 Lady?

Naeem lasts longest (Naeem 80/100, 1853 Lady 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Naeem or 1853 Lady?

Naeem projects furthest (Naeem 71/100, 1853 Lady 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Naeem and 1853 Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Naeem or 1853 Lady better for summer or winter?

For summer, Naeem is the stronger pick. For winter, 1853 Lady is the stronger pick. Naeem suits daytime wear; 1853 Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Naeem and 1853 Lady?

Naeem features Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood. 1853 Lady has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.