Fragrance comparison

No 7 vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

3 wins

No 7

Eutopie

3.9385 votes

Rank #17,675 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #49,301 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 7 takes 3 of 5 categories.

No 7
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No 73/5

Summer 18722/5

Ratings & consensus: No 7
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: No 7
Value for money: Summer 1872
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No 7

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No 7Eutopie

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 30%Had 23%Want 47%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerNo 7Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

85 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageNo 7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumMarigoldBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MimosaFreesiaWater JasmineIris

Base5-7 hrs

PeachWhite MuskAmberCedar

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Freesia, Peach and Amber. Durations are only published for No 7, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall30

Winter10

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,675

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#49,301

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo 7Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eutopie No 7 opens with a crisp, vegetal snap. Galbanum and crushed marigold deliver an immediate rush of green bitterness before tart black currant softens the blow. Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges settle into a tender heart of fluffy yellow mimosa, dewy freesia, and powdery iris. It smells like walking throug…

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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…

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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, No 7 or Summer 1872?

No 7 takes 3 of 5 categories. No 7 is rated 3.93/5 from 85 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose No 7 for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No 7 or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, No 7 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 7 or Summer 1872?

No 7 projects furthest (No 7 65/100, Summer 1872 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 7 and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Marigold, Freesia, Peach and Amber.

Is No 7 or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

No 7 suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 7 and Summer 1872?

No 7 has top notes of Galbanum, Marigold, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mimosa, Freesia, Water Jasmine and Iris, a base of Peach, White Musk, Amber and Cedar. 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.