Pompei vs 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
69%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PompeiChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1920 The Origin Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pompei2/4
1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette
- Sillage & projection
- Pompei
- Value for money
- Pompei
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PompeiPascal Morabito1920 The Origin Eau de ToiletteTousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 56%Had 6%Want 39%
3.94/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 52%Had 11%Want 37%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
31%Love
43%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
93 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette
SillagePompei
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPompeiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
earthy42%
aromatic100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
aquatic74%
warm spicy65%
woody56%
Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitCardamomPink Pepper
Heart
CedarCinnamonGeranium
Base
VetiverPatchouliAmberMusk
Top
GrapefruitClary SageCardamom
Heart
Water NotesGeraniumCinnamon
Base
Guaiac WoodVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer20
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,900
PerfumerCorinne Cachen
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,645
PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winner1920 The Origin Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPascal Morabito Pompei opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit backed by crushed cardamom and spicy pink pepper. As the bright citrus settles, cedarwood takes over the middle stage alongside warm cinnamon and green geranium leaves. The base anchors down on dry vetiver, dark patchouli, warm amber, and clean musk. I…
Reviews →1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette is a crisp, woody aquatic fragrance designed for casual daily wear. It opens with a zesty blast of grapefruit, clary sage, and cardamom, creating an immediate sense of freshness. As it settles, hints of geranium and cinnamon emerge before drying down into a balanced base of guaiac wood,…
Reviews →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, Pompei or 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pompei is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette is rated 3.94/5 from 111 votes. Choose Pompei for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Pompei or 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette?
1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette lasts longest (1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette 61/100, Pompei 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pompei or 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette?
Pompei projects furthest (Pompei 65/100, 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pompei and 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette smell similar?
Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Geranium.
Is Pompei or 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?
Pompei suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pompei and 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette?
Pompei has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. 1920 The Origin Eau de Toilette has top notes of Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Cardamom, heart notes of Water Notes, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Amber.
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