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1869 Acca Kappa Eau de Parfum

7.5 / 10 41 Ratings

A popular perfume by Acca Kappa for men. The release year is unknown. The scent is spicy-floral. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy

Floral

Woody

Fresh

Green

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cardamom

Geranium

Heart Notes

Bay leaf

Leather

Violet leaf Iris

Iris

Base Notes

Cistus

Frankincense Amber

Amber

Vanilla

Vetiver

Ratings

Scent

7.541 Ratings

Longevity

7.136 Ratings

Sillage

6.736 Ratings

Bottle

6.647 Ratings

Value for money

7.418 Ratings

Submitted by Michael, last update on 04/02/2025.

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Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

09/08/2020

10Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Leons
17 Reviews

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Leons

Top Review 18

Whispering Silence

A year ago today, I registered here in this beautiful forum and I am very glad about it. The wonderful, mysterious, surprising world of fragrances... Dreamlike.
A sense that until then was rather accepted as existing and necessary unfolds into a now essential sensor to marvel at space, world, and time even more intensely - I am ! .... What a joy.

So !!! Thank you !!! All of you, for your words, your images, and your inspirations.

The fragrances from Acca Kappa have fascinated and accompanied me from the very beginning, and soon I held one of the typical heavy, simple bottles in my hands again.
And again, it is the indescribably beautiful lightness as well as the suggestion of a vast, floating atmosphere that still fascinates me time and again.
With "1868" Eau de Parfum, Acca Kappa has created a masterpiece. The interplay of the bitter spiciness of laurel with the fine, bold, yet innocently charming scent of violet is overwhelming. Amber and vanilla, along with smoky notes, accompany the melancholic chord and underline it very elegantly. Dark green and a violet shadow; now and then, a glowing dark orange shines through.
A fragrance for the now beginning September up to the last cool
November days.
"1869" warms and embraces. It motivates and protects. And it can also be serious, calming, and slowing down.
It is my comfort and my peace.
When I am still, it quietly tells something about me.

07/29/2020

8.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Unterholz
57 Reviews

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Unterholz

Top Review

Cooking with Bay Leaf or Form Follows Function

Like its fragrant companions Muschio Biancho and LiboCedro, 1869 would also be a good choice for scenting Italian hotel bed linens. However, it is not a clean scent that makes one think of fabric softeners and detergents. It is a bit more serious. Essentially non-citrusy, non-floral. Somehow fresh from the gray-green spectrum. I usually associate freshness with sour citrus, soap, or in an aldehydic-floral context, where usually some type of musk has its impeccably clean fingers in the mix. Here, it is more of a leafy freshness than a fruity one. Those who have cooked with bay (leaves) may recognize this pale green-spicy component. I almost think of green vegetables. Almost. In this respect, 1869 also somewhat resembles Comme des Garçons Laurel, except that the latter seems to oscillate even more between natural aesthetics and art/artificiality, thus appearing more rustic, while Acca Kappa presents a more classic image.

Vegetables - Cooking - Kitchen: Keywords that might help us further in our fragrance description. A restaurant kitchen is not a sensual place, but rather a structured functional workspace. Even when one sits as a guest in the actual restaurant and (ideally) experiences true culinary delights, the kitchen is more of an operating room than a creative lab, devoid of any sensuality. This may not sound charming in connection with a fragrance, but the kitchen comparison might still fit and should not be negatively connoted. A kitchen where what will later be eaten is prepared is something fundamental, necessary, and structured. Hygiene is of utmost importance. 1869 also follows this form-follows-function principle. A fragrance as a formal refreshment, as a serious companion, but not a statement. Standing out is not its job. Here, one could again see the starched white cotton of the restaurant staff, mediating between house and guest. Visible and simultaneously invisible.

In 1869, musk plays the main role, although it is not indicated in the pyramid. Not a soapy musk, but a very subtly dry-powdery-cool-clean one. 1869 is fresh-leafy from start to finish, built on a woody musk base. Unpleasant changes are spared from the wearer. I consciously write "wearer," as I do not see 1869 on a woman. Overall "well blended," dry-clean perfect timing. A glance at the pyramid seems to confirm each of the mentioned notes, yet I could probably not pick out a single one in a blind test. So that is quite well done. However, I do not perceive the base as ambient at any time. It is possible that sweet components give the fragrance a certain volume, yet ultimately there is nothing here that points in an oriental direction. It cannot get drier.

The brand Acca Kappa offers a manageable collection of fragrances and does not immediately chase every trend. They seem to focus entirely on the beautiful range of care products. As far as I can judge, at least the shaving range is free from parabens, silicones, and petroleum. I have not found anything regarding animal testing. I always find it appealing when one can get to know a fragrance at a low threshold with a care product, aftershave, or shaving foam. Ideal for testing whether the scent does not become tiresome after a week.

08/26/2015

7Scent

pudelbonzo
2404 Reviews

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pudelbonzo

2

Fragrance Exploration

Today I am sifting through my collection of men's fragrance samples and mentally assigning the scents to my favorite men.
With my little gifts, I always bring joy - unfortunately not to my husband, as he fundamentally rejects fragrances.
What a pity.

Acca Kappa is not so easy to categorize, as it is both robust and elegant.
It requires a masculine - cultivated recipient.

It looks like Chief Forester Mani will have to fit the bill, as he feels at home both in the woods and at the theater.

The scent starts off strong - a bit gruff and medicinal, but then curves into a good old school men's fragrance.
The leather, which initially hits me strongly, becomes increasingly softer and milder.
Mani as a biker should like this.
Vanilla and incense create a bittersweet combination that suits the character of my dear friend.
The fragrance has a wide range - indeed between motorcycle gear and tuxedo.

My friend will appreciate this "balancing act."

02/27/2015

5.5Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Ohdeberlin
54 Reviews

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Ohdeberlin

Helpful Review 2

soft-washed contemporary with spicy hints

The scent begins softly floral with a burst of rose geranium and a touch of spicy cardamom accompanying it. Ahhh.
Then a green cleanliness emerges around violet leaf and iris, very mild and gentle, slightly cushioned by a hint of bay leaf (like the spice leaf) and mild vetiver.
As it develops, the vetiver remains present, expanded by a less mild, somewhat darker accord of leather and cistus. Then, unfortunately, a rather sleepy-looking accord of a little mild spicy vanilla and a lot of cozy amber appears.

Compared to the EdT version, this tested EdP is significantly spicier and more radiant, which is pleasing.
Longevity is 6-7 hours, sillage quickly weakens to a good skin close. Suitable for both ladies and gentlemen.

For me, it is clearly a derivative of the current "fruity sweet soft" zeitgeist, the reference in the name to 1869 remains, in my opinion, a mere air number. Too soft-washed, too little "spice power" despite good approaches, suffocated in the cozy soft feeling, only a 65% overall rating, unfortunately.

Statements

11 short views on the fragrance

Godfreywilde

10 months ago

7.5Scent 6Longevity 7Sillage

1

rich leather, geranium, bay leaf and violet. think barbershop, leather seats, cutthroat razors and shaving cream. becoming a favourite of mine.

Leons

6 years ago

10Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

9

1

Violets & bitter bay leaf accompanied by fine leather. Amber & vanilla gently soothe. Ethereal atmosphere. My favorite - still!

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Kankuro

4 years ago

7Scent

7

What a fine, naturally elegant, classic men's fragrance! Spicy woodland violets are enhanced with subtle citrus oils.

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Chizza

5 years ago

7Scent

6

3

It goes in the direction of Eau de Memo; more spice from the bay leaf and less freshness. Over time, the spice becomes stronger.

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Josefka

1 year ago

5

2

A stable fougère, and in the drydown, the crazy cellar banana from Bat (2015) surprisingly appears.

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Caligari

4 years ago

4Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

5

3

The typical citrus-wood DNA of Acca Kappa is evident here as well. If you know one, you know almost all. In fact, one might think ...

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DaveGahan101

8 years ago

8Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

5

1

Initially a great mix of "Aqua Fahrenheit" and "La Fenice pour Homme," leather, wood, and lots of violet nestled in a fantastic, house-made musk!

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SpiroErgoSum

9 years ago

7.5Scent 6Longevity 7Sillage

5

First a compliment-catching spicy leather-violet powerhouse, then a compliment-giving empath, finally an ambered early vanisher. Good.

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Prokion

9 years ago

8Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

4

Dream duo for the upcoming spring. HER, Wood Sage & Sea Salt. HIM, 1869 EdP. Clear, clean, and timeless. They complement each other very harmoniously.

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