1876

1876 is a spiced, powdery floral from Histoires de Parfums, composed by Sylvie Jourdet and released in 2001 for women. Floral is the accord everyone names; most also call it woody, about half find it spicy and citrusy, and a minority notice something sweet or musky.

Lychee, bergamot and orange open it with a juicy, slightly tart brightness. The heart is the rich part: rose and carnation together, the carnation adding its clove-like warmth, with iris and violet bringing a soft, cosmetic powderiness. Caraway and cinnamon weave through the flowers and give them a dry, warm spice. The base is woody and smooth, with guaiac wood adding a faintly smoky sweetness, sandalwood and vetiver a dry depth, and vanilla and musk rounding off the finish.

It feels like a scent for cooler months and evenings, with an old-fashioned elegance rather than a modern freshness. Those who like powdery roses with a spicy twist will find it rewarding.

1876 — unisex fragrance by Histoires de Parfums (released 2001). Top notes: Litchi, Orange, Bergamot. Heart notes: Caraway, Rose, Carnation, Iris, Cinnamon, Violet. Base notes: Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla. — Parfica open fragrance database