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    1826 vs. Apollonia

    1826 by Histoires de Parfums bottle

    1826

    Histoires de Parfums
    Eau de Parfum2001
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 1826 vs. Apollonia
    1826Apollonia
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20012019
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerSylvie Jourdet—
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    TangerineBergamot
    White Flowers
    Heart
    VioletWhite FlowersCinnamonGinger
    Iris
    Base
    PatchouliAmberWoody NotesIncenseWhite MuskVanilla
    White Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 1826 vs. Apollonia
    1826Apollonia
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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