Fragrance comparison

Original 1910 vs Samba Star Man

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 157 ratings analysed

3 wins

Original 1910

Everlast

4.05146 votes

Rank #4,797 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Samba Star Man

Perfumer's Workshop

4.2711 votes

Rank #35,420 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Original 1910 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Original 1910
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Samba Star Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Original 19103/5

Samba Star Man2/5

Ratings & consensus: Samba Star Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Original 1910
Sillage & projection: Samba Star Man
Value for money: Original 1910
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Original 1910

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Original 1910Everlast

Samba Star ManPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 54%Had 27%Want 19%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 35%

Category winnerSamba Star ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

146 votes

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOriginal 1910

SillageSamba Star Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOriginal 1910Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLimeLavenderMintGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonNutmegTarragonCypressGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliLeatherGuaiac WoodTonka BeanMusk

Notes

VanillaNutmegAmberLavenderMandarin OrangeMuskMintVetiverCedarBergamotGeraniumSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Mint and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Original 1910, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter62

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#35,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOriginal 1910Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Original 1910 brings an unexpectedly lively mix of crisp citrus and barbershop warmth to a classic men's cologne frame. The first spritz hits hard with sour lime, sharp grapefruit, and a cool punch of garden mint. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into dry nutmeg, cinnamon …

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Samba Star Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cool mint, giving immediate lift to an otherwise heavy spice profile. As the initial flash clears, cinnamon and nutmeg emerge alongside green geranium. Vanilla and musk soften the dry-down, wrapping cedarwood and vetiver in a gentle sweetness. It wears as a casua…

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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, Original 1910 or Samba Star Man?

Original 1910 takes 3 of 5 categories. Original 1910 is rated 4.05/5 from 146 votes; Samba Star Man is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Original 1910 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Samba Star Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Original 1910 or Samba Star Man?

Original 1910 lasts longest (Original 1910 64/100, Samba Star Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Original 1910 or Samba Star Man?

Samba Star Man projects furthest (Samba Star Man 63/100, Original 1910 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Original 1910 and Samba Star Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Mint and Nutmeg.

Is Original 1910 or Samba Star Man better for summer or winter?

Original 1910 suits daytime wear; Samba Star Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Original 1910 and Samba Star Man?

Original 1910 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Cypress, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean. Samba Star Man features Vanilla, Nutmeg, Amber, Lavender and Mandarin Orange.