1826
Histoires de ParfumsEau de Parfum2001
Side by side
1826 vs. Apollonia
Is 1826 better than Apollonia?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
White FlowersWhite Musk
powderywhite 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 Apollonia?
| 1826 | Apollonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2001 | 2019 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sylvie Jourdet | — |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do 1826 and Apollonia smell?
1826
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Powdery
Balsamic
Citrus
Violet
Apollonia
Powdery
Musky
Iris
White Floral
Earthy
Animalic
Creamy
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 1826 and Apollonia share?
Top
TangerineBergamot
White Flowers
Heart
VioletWhite FlowersCinnamonGinger
Iris
Base
PatchouliAmberWoody NotesIncenseWhite MuskVanilla
White Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletWhite Flowers
IrisWhite Flowers
Musk
White Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do 1826 and Apollonia work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, 1826 or Apollonia?
| 1826 | Apollonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 1826 and Apollonia?
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
Apollonia trades loudness for quiet confidence. The white flowers are present but never shouty, and the orris root gives it structure without heaviness.Apollonia
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