1826
Histoires de ParfumsEau de Parfum2001
Side by side
1826 vs. Geste
Is 1826 better than Geste?
1826 rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VioletAmberWhite Musk
woodyamberpowderybalsamicvioletwhite floralmusky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between 1826 and Geste?
| 1826 | Geste | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2001 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Sylvie Jourdet | Christophe Laudamiel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do 1826 and Geste smell?
1826
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Powdery
Balsamic
Citrus
Violet
Geste
Powdery
Amber
Violet
Floral
Musky
Woody
White Floral
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 1826 and Geste share?
Top
TangerineBergamot
—Heart
VioletWhite FlowersCinnamonGinger
HoneysuckleFir ResinFloral NotesAmber
Base
PatchouliAmberWoody NotesIncenseWhite MuskVanilla
MuskPine ResinVioletResinous Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletWhite Flowers
HoneysuckleVioletFloral Notes
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Fir ResinPine Resin
Amber
Amber
Amber
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do 1826 and Geste work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, 1826 or Geste?
| 1826 | Geste | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 1826 and Geste?
The powdery violet heart is where opinions split, some find it nostalgic, others find it elegant. Either way, it's what makes this amber worth wearing twice.1826
If you've been burned by sweet florals that turn headache-inducing by noon, this is the reset. The powdery violet reads like high-end laundry detergent at first.Geste
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