Fragrance comparison

Spice Blend vs 1891

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 945 ratings analysed

Spice Blend

Dior · 2019

4.20919 votes

Rank #1,565 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1891

Alkemia Perfumes

4.1226 votes

Rank #22,934 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1891 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Spice Blend
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
1891
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Spice Blend3/7

18914/7

Ratings & consensus: Spice Blend
Community sentiment: 1891
Longevity: Spice Blend
Sillage & projection: 1891
Value for money: 1891
Versatility: 1891
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Spice Blend

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spice BlendDior

1891Alkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 919 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerSpice BlendRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

919 votes

35%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winner1891Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySpice Blend

Sillage1891

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value81

Category winner1891Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

cinnamon77%

soft spicy65%

woody53%

rum42%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

lavender61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumGinger

Heart

CinnamonPink PepperBlack PepperClovesNutmegCoriander

Base

Bay LeafWoodsy Notes

Notes

LavenderMandarin OrangeClovesNutmegWhite CarnationPrecious WoodsPink PepperIncenseBay LeafGinger flowerOpiumCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cloves, Nutmeg and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night63

Category winner1891Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex46

Women7

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,565

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2019

Reviews130

Overall rank#22,934

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSpice BlendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Spice Blend starts with a lively splash of dark Caribbean rum, zesty grated ginger, and cracked black pepper. As the initial freshness settles, a comforting wave of sweet cinnamon, nutmeg, and aromatic cloves takes over, bringing the cozy warmth of a steaming holiday drink. A clean base of dry bay leaf and cedar-…

Reviews →

1891 by Alkemia Perfumes is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. 1891 was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Spice Blend or 1891?

1891 takes 4 of 7 categories. Spice Blend is rated 4.20/5 from 919 votes; 1891 is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes. Choose Spice Blend for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 1891 for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Spice Blend or 1891?

Spice Blend lasts longest (Spice Blend 68/100, 1891 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spice Blend or 1891?

Projection is very close: 1891 62/100, Spice Blend 60/100 for sillage.

Do Spice Blend and 1891 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cloves, Nutmeg and Coriander.

Is Spice Blend or 1891 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1891 is the stronger pick. For winter, Spice Blend is the stronger pick. 1891 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spice Blend and 1891?

Spice Blend has top notes of Rum and Ginger, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Cloves, a base of Bay Leaf and Woodsy Notes. 1891 features Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Cloves, Nutmeg and White Carnation.