Fragrance comparison

Piu Tardi vs 1873

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 332 ratings analysed

3 wins

Piu Tardi

Paolo Gigli

4.9212 votes

Rank #34,044 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

1873

Histoires de Parfums

3.76320 votes

Rank #8,008 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Piu Tardi takes 3 of 6 categories.

Piu Tardi
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1873
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Piu Tardi3/6

18732/6

Ratings & consensus: Piu Tardi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Piu Tardi
Sillage & projection: 1873
Value for money: Piu Tardi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: 1873

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Piu TardiPaolo Gigli

1873Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 18%Had 29%Want 53%

3.76/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerPiu TardiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

26%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

320 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate98

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPiu Tardi

Sillage1873

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value48

Category winnerPiu TardiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Wildflowers

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCashmeranMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitTangerineLimeOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyWildflowersViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 10%

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#34,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winner1873Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Piu Tardi delivers a bright, aromatic burst that marries crisp Italian lemon and zesty bergamot with aromatic French lavender. The initial citrus rush quickly softens as sweet meadow wildflowers bloom across the heart, cutting through any sharp cologne bite. Underneath, a plush foundation of warm cashmeran…

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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, Piu Tardi or 1873?

Piu Tardi takes 3 of 6 categories. Piu Tardi is rated 4.92/5 from 12 votes; 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes. Choose Piu Tardi for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Piu Tardi or 1873?

Piu Tardi lasts longest (Piu Tardi 83/100, 1873 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Piu Tardi or 1873?

1873 projects furthest (1873 63/100, Piu Tardi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Piu Tardi and 1873 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Wildflowers and Musk.

Is Piu Tardi or 1873 better for summer or winter?

Piu Tardi suits daytime wear; 1873 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Piu Tardi and 1873?

Piu Tardi has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Wildflowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber. 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.