Fragrance comparison

Black Origami vs No. I Float

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Origami

Maison Alhambra

4.17240 votes

Rank #4,031 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

No. I Float

Gabar

3.9729 votes

Rank #21,405 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Origami takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Origami
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
No. I Float
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Origami4/7

No. I Float3/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Origami
Community sentiment: Black Origami
Longevity: No. I Float
Sillage & projection: No. I Float
Value for money: Black Origami
Versatility: No. I Float
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Origami

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OrigamiMaison Alhambra

No. I FloatGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%

3.97/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerBlack OrigamiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

34%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerBlack OrigamiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo. I Float

SillageNo. I Float

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlack OrigamiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

woody77%

floral69%

amber61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

green60%

ozonic50%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon

Heart

OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus

Base

ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassBasilBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineViolet LeafGardeniaCassis

Base6-8 hrs

TobaccoWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Cassis and Bergamot. Durations are only published for No. I Float, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNo. I FloatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex62

Women27

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#21,405

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Origami by Maison Alhambra is a bold, dark floral scent designed for evening wear. It layers rich truffle and gardenia over a complex base of chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This composition creates a dense, earthy aroma that suits cooler weather. It leans unisex, offering a sophisticated alternative for thos…

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Gabar No. I Float delivers a bright herbal burst that settles into lush, sunlit florals with an earthy twist. Sharp lemongrass and peppery basil wake up the senses immediately alongside crisp bergamot. Within minutes, creamy gardenia and heady jasmine dominate the core, cut through by green violet leaf and tart cassis…

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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, Black Origami or No. I Float?

Black Origami takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes; No. I Float is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose No. I Float for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Origami or No. I Float?

No. I Float lasts longest (No. I Float 71/100, Black Origami 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Origami or No. I Float?

No. I Float projects furthest (No. I Float 64/100, Black Origami 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Origami and No. I Float smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Cassis and Bergamot.

Is Black Origami or No. I Float better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. I Float is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Origami is the stronger pick. No. I Float suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Origami and No. I Float?

Black Origami has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. No. I Float has top notes of Lemongrass, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Gardenia and Cassis, a base of Tobacco, White Musk and Amber.