Fragrance comparison

Petitgrain vs 1681

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 314 ratings analysed

Petitgrain

Manos Gerakinis

4.205 votes

Rank #52,782 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

1681

Carthusia

4.16309 votes

Rank #5,791 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1681 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Petitgrain
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
1681
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Petitgrain1/3

16812/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetitgrainManos Gerakinis

1681Carthusia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 78%

4.16/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

41%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

309 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1681

SillagePetitgrain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

coconut88%

sweet77%

woody65%

powdery53%

lactonic42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperRed Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaPetitgrainIris

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutSandalwoodCedar

Top

CorianderRed ThymeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisBlack PepperLavenderPetitgrainNeroli

Base

SandalwoodIncenseCedarAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Vanilla, Petitgrain and Iris. Durations are only published for Petitgrain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring96

Summer64

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 29%Work 22%Party 15%

Men66

Unisex32

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winner1681Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the name fool you. Manos Gerakinis Petitgrain is not a simple bitter orange cologne. Instead, the Greek niche house pairs bright green petitgrain leaves with spicy black pepper, velvety red rose, and an unexpectedly lush vanilla core. As the scent warms on pulse points, a creamy wave of milky coconut and po…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Petitgrain or 1681?

1681 takes 2 of 3 categories. Petitgrain is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes. Choose Petitgrain for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Petitgrain or 1681?

1681 lasts longest (1681 66/100, Petitgrain 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petitgrain or 1681?

Petitgrain projects furthest (Petitgrain 70/100, 1681 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petitgrain and 1681 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Vanilla, Petitgrain and Iris.

Is Petitgrain or 1681 better for summer or winter?

Petitgrain suits evening wear; 1681 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petitgrain and 1681?

Petitgrain has top notes of Black Pepper and Red Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Petitgrain and Iris, a base of Coconut, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.