Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Biella N° 1 vs UNLTD

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

Acqua di Biella N° 1

Acqua di Biella

3.8731 votes

Rank #18,826 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

UNLTD

Marc Ecko

4.0495 votes

Rank #14,204 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

UNLTD takes 2 of 4 categories.

Acqua di Biella N° 1
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
UNLTD
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Acqua di Biella N° 10/4

UNLTD2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Biella N° 1Acqua di Biella

UNLTDMarc Ecko

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

4.04/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 58%Had 23%Want 20%

Category winnerUNLTDRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

23%Love

65%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

green74%

white floral65%

musky56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

musky69%

green61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBergamotLavenderRosemary

Heart

NeroliJasminePetitgrain

Base

Musk

Top15-30 mins

MelonBergamotMintblack fig

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSuedeNeroliRosemary

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia Cedaroak mossCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. Durations are only published for UNLTD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Spring91

Summer100

Fall16

Winter3

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 29%Party 17%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#14,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerUNLTDHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua di Biella N° 1 by Acqua di Biella is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Acqua di Biella N° 1 was launched in 1871. Top notes are Mint, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary; middle notes are Neroli, Jasmine and Petitgrain; base note is Musk.

Reviews →

Marc Ecko UNLTD arrives with a crisp rush of chilled honeydew melon, cracked spearmint leaves, and tart Italian bergamot. The first spray gives off a bright, fizzy green punch that wakes you up instantly. Give it ten minutes. The scent softens into clean English lavender, aromatic rosemary, and a subtle hint of dry su…

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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, Acqua di Biella N° 1 or UNLTD?

UNLTD takes 2 of 4 categories. Acqua di Biella N° 1 is rated 3.87/5 from 31 votes; UNLTD is rated 4.04/5 from 95 votes. Choose Acqua di Biella N° 1 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose UNLTD for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Biella N° 1 or UNLTD?

They last about the same: Acqua di Biella N° 1 59/100, UNLTD 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Biella N° 1 or UNLTD?

Projection is very close: Acqua di Biella N° 1 53/100, UNLTD 53/100 for sillage.

Do Acqua di Biella N° 1 and UNLTD smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is Acqua di Biella N° 1 or UNLTD better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Biella N° 1 suits daytime wear; UNLTD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Biella N° 1 and UNLTD?

Acqua di Biella N° 1 has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine and Petitgrain, a base of Musk. UNLTD has top notes of Melon, Bergamot, Mint and black fig, heart notes of Lavender, Suede, Neroli and Rosemary, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Cashmere Wood and Musk.