56 community ratings

1869 (Eau de Cologne)

Name: 1869 (Eau de Cologne)
Brand: Acca Kappa

2005MenClassic

6.3/ 10

Community score
56 ratings

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Acca Kappa 1869 Eau de Cologne is a men's fragrance that opens on fresh, spicy cardamom and geranium leaf, moves through iris and leather, and settles into a sweet base.

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How does it perform?

From 43 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.0 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.3 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 45% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cardamom

Geranium leaf

Heart notesfirst few hours

Iris Leather Violet leaf

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vanilla Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does 1869 (Eau de Cologne) smell like?

The top notes, cardamom and geranium leaf, give a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, iris, leather and violet leaf add a soft floral touch. Vanilla and amber in the base sweeten it and close on a woody warmth.

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine. Pegador Cloud Chaser and Eight & Bob Cap d'Antibes have a close profile.