Fragrance comparison

Water Reflection vs 1873

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 329 ratings analysed

Water Reflection

Tobali

4.009 votes

Rank #57,872 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1873

Histoires de Parfums

3.76320 votes

Rank #8,747 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1873 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Water Reflection
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1873
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Water Reflection0/4

18734/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Water ReflectionTobali

1873Histoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 42%

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

22%Love

56%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity1873

Sillage1873

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value48

Category winner1873Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

green65%

white floral56%

citrus100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeTangerineBergamot

Heart

GardeniaInkGreen TeaViolet

Base

EbonyMusk

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitTangerineLimeOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyWildflowersViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Tangerine, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for 1873, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night12

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men15

Unisex29

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winner1873Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tobali Water Reflection introduces itself as an icy splash of lime and bergamot, rapidly shifting into a clean gardenia and green tea heart. A sharp, metallic ink note prevents the floral elements from becoming too sweet, giving the scent a glassy, wet concrete feel. It rests on a quiet base of musk and dark ebony. Th…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Water Reflection or 1873?

1873 takes 4 of 4 categories. Water Reflection is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes. Choose Water Reflection for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Water Reflection or 1873?

1873 lasts longest (1873 65/100, Water Reflection 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Water Reflection or 1873?

1873 projects furthest (1873 63/100, Water Reflection 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Water Reflection and 1873 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Tangerine, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Water Reflection or 1873 better for summer or winter?

Water Reflection suits daytime wear; 1873 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Water Reflection and 1873?

Water Reflection has top notes of Lime, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Ink, Green Tea and Violet, a base of Ebony and Musk. 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.