Fragrance comparison

c 1 – 3 Poivres vs Cyrano

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

c 1 – 3 Poivres

Unika

4.789 votes

Rank #30,854 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Cyrano

Naso Di Raza

4.0729 votes

Rank #37,603 WoodyFresh Spicy

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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cyrano
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

c 1 – 3 Poivres3/4

Cyrano1/4

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

CyranoNaso Di Raza

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

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

34%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevityc 1 – 3 Poivres

SillageCyrano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value48

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%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

patchouli61%

Scent match41%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

Notes

elemiBlack PepperVirginia CedarPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SaffronLabdanumMuskSandalwoodPink PepperAmyrisMadagascar Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. 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

Spring61

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

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

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,854

PerfumerVéronique Stambouli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,603

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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Cyrano leans dry, woody and spicy, with pepper, elemi and bergamot giving it a brisk opening before tobacco, resins and smooth woods take over. The vanilla and caramel facets look present on paper, but this reads more aromatic and balsamic than openly sweet. It suits someone who enjoys structured woody ambers with a s…

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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 Cyrano?

c 1 – 3 Poivres takes 3 of 4 categories. c 1 – 3 Poivres is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Cyrano is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes. Choose c 1 – 3 Poivres for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cyrano for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

They last about the same: c 1 – 3 Poivres 73/100, Cyrano 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

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

Do c 1 – 3 Poivres and Cyrano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.

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

c 1 – 3 Poivres suits daytime wear; Cyrano suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Cyrano features elemi, Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).