Source Saint-Clair vs 1953
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1953 takes 4 of 4 categories.
Source Saint-ClairChoose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
1953Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Source Saint-Clair0/4
19534/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1953
- Sillage & projection
- 1953
- Value for money
- 1953
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1953
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Source Saint-ClairJoseph Duclos1953Aromas de SalazarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1953
Sillage1953
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1953Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
floral61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Calabrian bergamotYlang-YlangJasmineHedioneHeliotropeTimur
Heart
CloveCedar EssenceIndonesian Patchouli LeafPrecious Woods
Base
AmbroxanSiam BenzoinMyrrhOpoponaxTonka BeanVanilla AbsoluteAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk
Top
TangerineBergamotSaffronCorianderPlum
Heart
Black PepperCarnationCinnamonIndonesian Patchouli LeafNarcissus
Base
Vanilla AbsoluteStyraxMyrrhOpoponaxOakmossCoconutMuskGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Myrrh and Opoponax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
No season votes yet
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#67,405
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,723
PerfumerMichael Salazar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1953Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSource Saint-Clair opens with a bright splash of Calabrian bergamot and sweet ylang-ylang. The scent quickly settles into a warm, spiced woody heart before melting into a rich base of Siam benzoin and vanilla absolute. It wears as a smooth, resinous option best suited for cozy autumn nights.
Reviews →1953 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, zesty tangerine, and dark plum, laced with coriander and saffron. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a heavy spice core dominated by black pepper, cinnamon, and clove. Green carnation and earthy Indonesian patchouli add texture, preventing the…
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, Source Saint-Clair or 1953?
1953 takes 4 of 4 categories. Source Saint-Clair is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; 1953 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Source Saint-Clair for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1953 for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Source Saint-Clair or 1953?
1953 lasts longest (1953 100/100, Source Saint-Clair 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Source Saint-Clair or 1953?
1953 projects furthest (1953 100/100, Source Saint-Clair 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Source Saint-Clair and 1953 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Myrrh and Opoponax.
Is Source Saint-Clair or 1953 better for summer or winter?
Source Saint-Clair suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Source Saint-Clair and 1953?
Source Saint-Clair has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Hedione, heart notes of Clove, Cedar Essence, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Precious Woods, a base of Ambroxan, Siam Benzoin, Myrrh and Opoponax. 1953 has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Black Pepper, Carnation, Cinnamon and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Styrax, Myrrh and Opoponax.
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