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Acca Kappa 1869 is an Eau de Parfum. 1869 opens with Geranium and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Leather, Iris, Violet Leaf, and Bay Leaf, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Acca Kappa's 1869 carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive blend that some call a modern classic with a nostalgic twist, while others find it bland and even challenging. If you appreciate a refined, clean leather with green facets, it's worth a try.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
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1869 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

With moderate longevity and sillage, this scent is versatile for most daily situations. Its clean and refined profile makes it suitable for the office and casual wear, though some find it a bit too subtle for a grand formal event.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

1869 opens with a brisk, almost icy freshness of cardamom and geranium, a bright and aromatic kick that quickly settles. As it develops, a refined leather accord emerges, softened by the delicate sweetness of iris and violet leaf, while bay leaf adds a subtle green edge. The dry down is a smooth, woody affair, with vetiver and a hint of warm amber providing depth, and a touch of incense lending a sophisticated, slightly contemplative character.

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