Fragrance comparison

c 1 – 3 Poivres vs Beluga

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

c 1 – 3 Poivres

Unika

4.789 votes

Rank #30,854 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Beluga

Molsheim & Co

4.405 votes

Rank #50,083 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

c 1 – 3 Poivres takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

c 1 – 3 Poivres3/4

Beluga1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

c 1 – 3 PoivresUnika

BelugaMolsheim & Co

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

Longevityc 1 – 3 Poivres

Sillagec 1 – 3 Poivres

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBelugaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

musky91%

woody83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

soft spicy56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

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

BergamotPink PepperBlack PepperSichuan Pepperelemi

Heart

GeraniumLavenderMagnoliaSaltAmbergris

Base

Virginia CedarVetiverPatchouli LeafAmberwood

InformationalShared notesSichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Virginia Cedar. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

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#50,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerc 1 – 3 PoivresHigher 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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Beluga by Molsheim & Co kicks off with an energetic burst of zesty bergamot, crushed black pepper, and tingling Sichuan pepper, giving you an immediate clean, sharp rush of fresh spice. As the bright opening calms down, crisp lavender and green geranium blend with a subtle mineral splash of salt and warm ambergris. Th…

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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 Beluga?

c 1 – 3 Poivres takes 3 of 4 categories. c 1 – 3 Poivres is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Beluga is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose c 1 – 3 Poivres for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Beluga for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

c 1 – 3 Poivres lasts longest (c 1 – 3 Poivres 73/100, Beluga 47/100), based on community performance votes.

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

c 1 – 3 Poivres projects furthest (c 1 – 3 Poivres 53/100, Beluga 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do c 1 – 3 Poivres and Beluga smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Virginia Cedar.

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

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

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

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. Beluga has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Magnolia and Salt, a base of Virginia Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli Leaf and Amberwood.