Fragrance comparison

c 1 – 3 Poivres vs Américas

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

c 1 – 3 Poivres

Unika

4.789 votes

Rank #30,854 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Américas

Mahogany

4.2650 votes

Rank #24,654 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

c 1 – 3 Poivres
Choose it for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Américas
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

c 1 – 3 Poivres2/4

Américas2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: c 1 – 3 Poivres
Sillage & projection: Américas
Value for money: c 1 – 3 Poivres
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Américas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

c 1 – 3 PoivresUnika

AméricasMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.26/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

42%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

Longevityc 1 – 3 Poivres

SillageAméricas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value70

Category winnerc 1 – 3 PoivresBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

musky91%

woody83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

soft spicy56%

woody100%

ozonic91%

fresh spicy83%

aquatic74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sichuan PepperPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarPatchouli

Base5-7 hrs

Muskoak moss

Top

Violet LeafBlack PepperLemon

Heart

MahoganyStar AniseGeranium

Base

Virginia CedarAmberwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for c 1 – 3 Poivres, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night41

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,854

PerfumerVéronique Stambouli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,654

PerfumerFanny Grau

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAméricasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unika c 1 - 3 Poivres strips away perfume clutter to focus on pure spice dynamics. The opening snaps with bright Sichuan pepper, sweet pink pepper berries, and sharp cracked black pepper. It tingles on the skin. You notice an instant burst of zesty grapefruit facets from the Sichuan oil rather than sticky citrus juice…

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Américas by Mahogany is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances fresh ozonic qualities with warm, spicy depths. Released in 2018, it centers on mahogany wood, star anise, and violet leaf. This scent offers a versatile profile that works well for daily office wear in temperate climates, providing a solid, masc…

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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, c 1 – 3 Poivres or Américas?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. c 1 – 3 Poivres is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Américas is rated 4.26/5 from 50 votes. Choose c 1 – 3 Poivres for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Américas for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, c 1 – 3 Poivres or Américas?

c 1 – 3 Poivres lasts longest (c 1 – 3 Poivres 73/100, Américas 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, c 1 – 3 Poivres or Américas?

Américas projects furthest (Américas 58/100, c 1 – 3 Poivres 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do c 1 – 3 Poivres and Américas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.

Is c 1 – 3 Poivres or Américas better for summer or winter?

c 1 – 3 Poivres suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in c 1 – 3 Poivres and Américas?

c 1 – 3 Poivres has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Musk and oak moss. Américas has top notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Mahogany, Star Anise and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amberwood, Patchouli and Musk.