Fragrance comparison

c 1 – 3 Poivres vs Black In Deep Red

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

c 1 – 3 Poivres

Unika

4.789 votes

Rank #30,854 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Black In Deep Red

Sonic Alchemy

2.001 votes

Rank #73,423 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

c 1 – 3 Poivres takes 4 of 4 categories.

c 1 – 3 Poivres
Choose it for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black In Deep Red
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

c 1 – 3 Poivres4/4

Black In Deep Red0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: c 1 – 3 Poivres
Sillage & projection: c 1 – 3 Poivres
Value for money: c 1 – 3 Poivres
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

Black In Deep RedSonic Alchemy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

Longevityc 1 – 3 Poivres

Sillagec 1 – 3 Poivres

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value0

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%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and musky

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

Pink GrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Black PepperClovesBulgarian RoseIris

Base

Virginia CedarGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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#73,423

PerfumerClancy Baxter

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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Black In Deep Red by Sonic Alchemy opens with a sharp burst of pink grapefruit paired with crushed pink pepper. As it settles, dark agarwood and spicy black pepper take control, supported by earthy Virginia cedar and soft musk. It suits cool autumn evenings when you want a quiet, woody fragrance with an edgy, artistic…

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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 Black In Deep Red?

c 1 – 3 Poivres takes 4 of 4 categories. c 1 – 3 Poivres is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Black In Deep Red is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose c 1 – 3 Poivres for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black In Deep Red for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, c 1 – 3 Poivres or Black In Deep Red?

c 1 – 3 Poivres lasts longest (c 1 – 3 Poivres 73/100, Black In Deep Red 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, c 1 – 3 Poivres or Black In Deep Red?

c 1 – 3 Poivres projects furthest (c 1 – 3 Poivres 53/100, Black In Deep Red 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do c 1 – 3 Poivres and Black In Deep Red smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

Is c 1 – 3 Poivres or Black In Deep Red better for summer or winter?

c 1 – 3 Poivres suits daytime wear; Black In Deep Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in c 1 – 3 Poivres and Black In Deep Red?

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. Black In Deep Red has top notes of Pink Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Black Pepper, Cloves and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Musk.