Sérénade vs 1952
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1952 takes 3 of 4 categories.
SérénadeChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1952Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sérénade1/4
19523/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1952
- Sillage & projection
- 1952
- Value for money
- 1952
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sérénade
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SérénadeVertus1952Shiraz ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 78 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
24%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
10%Hate
78 votes
60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1952
Sillage1952
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1952Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
fresh61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MangoGrapefruitMandarinjuniper berryBergamot
Heart
PatchouliLavenderMagnoliaOsmanthus
Base
OakmossLabdanumVetiverMusk
Top
GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon
Heart
juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, juniper berry, Bergamot and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer100
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night72
Spring50
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
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#10,968
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#51,403
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSérénadeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVertus Serenade opens with a juicy splash of mango and sharp grapefruit before settling into an earthy, moss-drenched herbal base. It sits between tropical sweetness and traditional green masculinity, making it an intriguing option for mild spring days.
Reviews →1952 by Shiraz Parfums makes a bold entrance with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal thyme, and crisp galbanum. This opening channels the structures of classic aromatic fougeres but twists the format with a distinct cooling sensation. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance develops a salty marine core, support…
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, Sérénade or 1952?
1952 takes 3 of 4 categories. Sérénade is rated 4.01/5 from 78 votes; 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sérénade for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sérénade or 1952?
1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Sérénade 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sérénade or 1952?
1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Sérénade 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sérénade and 1952 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, juniper berry, Bergamot and Patchouli.
Is Sérénade or 1952 better for summer or winter?
Sérénade suits daytime wear; 1952 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sérénade and 1952?
Sérénade has top notes of Mango, Grapefruit, Mandarin and juniper berry, heart notes of Patchouli, Lavender, Magnolia and Osmanthus, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum, Vetiver and Musk. 1952 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of juniper berry, Marine notes, Coriander and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla.
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