Fragrance comparison

1905 vs Number One

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 17 Oct 2026 271 ratings analysed

1905

Detaille

4.26159 votes

Rank #23,195 WoodyGreen

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Number One

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.91112 votes

Rank #10,394 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

1905
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Number One
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

19053/7

Number One3/7

Ratings & consensus: 1905
Community sentiment: 1905
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Number One
Value for money: Number One
Versatility: 1905
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Number One

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1905Detaille

Number OneNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

Category winner1905Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

159 votes

33%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winner1905Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNumber One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNumber OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

tuberose69%

balsamic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumVioletCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangRoseOrange Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

oak mossVetyverSandalwood

Top

GalbanumMarigold

Heart

TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomRoseCassisYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Cassis, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for 1905, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall78

Winter69

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winner1905Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex27

Women69

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#10,394

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNumber OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille 1905 is an old-school green chypre with a sunny floral heart. It starts crisp and sharp. A burst of bitter galbanum and crushed violet leaf cuts through the air before melting into a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and classic rose. You get the snap of green stems alongside vintage French soap. Underneath, …

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Number One is a classic floral fragrance built around a rich tuberose and jasmine heart. Launching in 1989, it offers a distinct, green-edged elegance that feels timeless rather than dated. Best suited for spring days when the air is crisp, this perfume settles into a buttery, mossy base that feels clean and professio…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1905 or Number One?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. 1905 is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Number One is rated 3.91/5 from 112 votes. Choose 1905 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Number One for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1905 or Number One?

They last about the same: 1905 74/100, Number One 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1905 or Number One?

Projection is very close: Number One 66/100, 1905 65/100 for sillage.

Do 1905 and Number One smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Cassis, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is 1905 or Number One better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1905 is the stronger pick. For winter, Number One is the stronger pick. 1905 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1905 and Number One?

1905 has top notes of Galbanum, Violet and Cassis, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Vetyver and Sandalwood. Number One has top notes of Galbanum and Marigold, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Amber.