Fragrance comparison

Paris – Biarritz vs 1873

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,342 ratings analysed

Paris – Biarritz

Chanel

4.041,022 votes

Rank #33,475 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

1873

Histoires de Parfums

3.76320 votes

Rank #8,287 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1873 takes 6 of 8 categories.

Paris – Biarritz
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1873
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris – Biarritz2/8

18736/8

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Biarritz
Community sentiment: Paris – Biarritz
Longevity: 1873
Sillage & projection: 1873
Value for money: 1873
Versatility: 1873
Note pyramid (duration): 1873
Fragranxe ranking: 1873

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – BiarritzChanel

1873Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,022 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerParis – BiarritzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,022 votes

26%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

320 votes

Category winnerParis – BiarritzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity1873

Sillage1873

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value48

Category winner1873Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBergamotLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliGreen NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base3-5 hrs

White MuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitTangerineLimeOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyWildflowersViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

Category winner1873Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Category winner1873Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

Men15

Unisex29

Women56

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,475

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winner1873Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Paris - Biarritz captures the brisk, refreshing atmosphere of the Basque coastline with an exhilarating splash of sun-drenched citrus. The initial spray delivers juicy Sicilian tangerine, tart grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that instantly wake up the senses. As the bright opening softens, delicate neroli an…

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1873 by Histoires de Parfums opens with an invigorating splash of tart grapefruit, zesty lime, and sweet tangerine that instantly wakes up your senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, a delicate heart of creamy orange blossom, clean lavender, and powdery violet emerges, softening the initial bite. The real surprise…

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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, Paris – Biarritz or 1873?

1873 takes 6 of 8 categories. Paris – Biarritz is rated 4.04/5 from 1,022 votes; 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes. Choose Paris – Biarritz for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Biarritz or 1873?

1873 lasts longest (1873 65/100, Paris – Biarritz 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Biarritz or 1873?

1873 projects furthest (1873 63/100, Paris – Biarritz 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Biarritz and 1873 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit.

Is Paris – Biarritz or 1873 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris – Biarritz is the stronger pick. For winter, 1873 is the stronger pick. Paris – Biarritz suits daytime wear; 1873 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Biarritz and 1873?

Paris – Biarritz has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Green Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk and Patchouli. 1873 has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Wildflowers, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.