Fragrance comparison

The Pope's Cologne vs 1873

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 323 ratings analysed

The Pope's Cologne

Excelsis

4.673 votes

Rank #33,988 CitrusViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1873

Histoires de Parfums

3.76320 votes

Rank #8,304 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1873 takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Pope's Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1873
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Pope's Cologne1/4

18733/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1873
Sillage & projection: The Pope's Cologne
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1873
Fragranxe ranking: 1873

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Pope's CologneExcelsis

1873Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%

3.76/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity1873

SillageThe Pope's Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

violet86%

powdery72%

white floral58%

sweet44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletOrange BlossomOrangeLemon VerbenaCitrusesClove

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitTangerineLimeOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyWildflowersViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

Category winner1873Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night12

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men15

Unisex29

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,988

PerfumerFrederick Hass

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winner1873Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Pope's Cologne by Excelsis delivers a crisp, time-tested splash of bright citrus, juicy orange, and tangy lemon verbena that immediately wakes up the senses. As the sparkling opening settles, sweet orange blossom and a hint of warm clove add body before resolving into a soft, powdery violet dry-down. It smells lik…

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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, The Pope's Cologne or 1873?

1873 takes 3 of 4 categories. The Pope's Cologne is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes. Choose The Pope's Cologne for a citrus and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Pope's Cologne or 1873?

1873 lasts longest (1873 65/100, The Pope's Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Pope's Cologne or 1873?

The Pope's Cologne projects furthest (The Pope's Cologne 70/100, 1873 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Pope's Cologne and 1873 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Orange Blossom, Orange and Citruses.

Is The Pope's Cologne or 1873 better for summer or winter?

The Pope's Cologne suits daytime wear; 1873 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Pope's Cologne and 1873?

The Pope's Cologne features Violet, Orange Blossom, Orange, Lemon Verbena and Citruses. 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.