Fragrance comparison

Ascension vs Numero Uno

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 307 ratings analysed

Ascension

Lapp Fragrances

3.754 votes

Rank #22,348 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Numero Uno

Carthusia

4.17303 votes

Rank #3,641 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Numero Uno takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ascension
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Numero Uno
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ascension1/3

Numero Uno2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AscensionLapp Fragrances

Numero UnoCarthusia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

4.17/ 5 · 303 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

48%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

303 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAscension

SillageNumero Uno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

conifer72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Siberian PineGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

Cinnamon LeafThymeLabdanum

Base

FirWoody NotesMusk

Top

EucalyptusOrangeBergamot

Heart

ArtemisiaThymeVioletYlang-YlangPatchouliLitsea Cubeba

Base

MyrrhLabdanumMuskVetiverWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Thyme, Labdanum and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall95

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#3,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerNumero UnoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ascension by Lapp Fragrances opens with crisp Siberian pine and sharp green notes, grounded by a steady base of fir and musk. It feels like a brisk morning walk through a dense evergreen forest. This scent works beautifully for those who prefer natural, woody profiles that remain close to the skin. It is a quiet, cont…

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Numero Uno by Carthusia opens with a punch of bitter bergamot, sweet orange, and sharp eucalyptus. The initial spray hits with a cool, camphoraceous snap that immediately sets it apart from typical designer freshies. As the bright citrus softens, heart notes of bitter artemisia, aromatic thyme, and violet leaf push fo…

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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, Ascension or Numero Uno?

Numero Uno takes 2 of 3 categories. Ascension is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Numero Uno is rated 4.17/5 from 303 votes. Choose Ascension for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Numero Uno for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ascension or Numero Uno?

Ascension lasts longest (Ascension 80/100, Numero Uno 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ascension or Numero Uno?

Numero Uno projects furthest (Numero Uno 69/100, Ascension 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ascension and Numero Uno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Thyme, Labdanum and Woody Notes.

Is Ascension or Numero Uno better for summer or winter?

Ascension suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ascension and Numero Uno?

Ascension has top notes of Siberian Pine, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon Leaf, Thyme and Labdanum, a base of Fir, Woody Notes and Musk. Numero Uno has top notes of Eucalyptus, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Artemisia, Thyme, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Myrrh, Labdanum, Musk and Vetiver.