Fragrance comparison

Brown vs No. I Float

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Brown

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.254 votes

Rank #36,223 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%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?

Brown takes 3 of 4 categories.

Brown
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. I Float
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Brown3/4

No. I Float1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrownAhmed Al Maghribi

No. I FloatGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

3.97/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

34%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBrown

SillageBrown

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBrownBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

fresh84%

floral77%

sweet69%

green61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

green60%

ozonic50%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green ApplePineappleTobaccoBasilNectarineClary Sage

Heart

FreesiaGardeniaVioletLeather

Base

VanillaSandalwoodOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassBasilBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineViolet LeafGardeniaCassis

Base6-8 hrs

TobaccoWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Basil and Gardenia. Durations are only published for No. I Float, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer90

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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#36,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#21,405

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerNo. I FloatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brown opens fruity and green, with apple and pineapple up top, then turns softer and more textured as powdery violet, florals and leather come through. The dry-down looks warmer, with vanilla, sandalwood, incense, oud and patchouli adding depth. It reads like a bold unisex scent with a strong presence. If you enjoy sw…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Brown or No. I Float?

Brown takes 3 of 4 categories. Brown is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; No. I Float is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes. Choose Brown for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No. I Float for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brown or No. I Float?

Brown lasts longest (Brown 87/100, No. I Float 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brown or No. I Float?

Brown projects furthest (Brown 83/100, No. I Float 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brown and No. I Float smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Basil and Gardenia.

Is Brown or No. I Float better for summer or winter?

Brown suits evening wear; No. I Float suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brown and No. I Float?

Brown has top notes of Green Apple, Pineapple, Tobacco and Basil, heart notes of Freesia, Gardenia, Violet and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud). 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.