Fragrance comparison

c 1 – 3 Poivres vs Fresh

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

3 wins

c 1 – 3 Poivres

Unika

4.789 votes

Rank #30,854 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Fresh

Trussardi

3.7753 votes

Rank #32,608 WoodyWhite Floral

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.
Fresh
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

c 1 – 3 Poivres3/4

Fresh1/4

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

FreshTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

3.77/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 21%Had 30%Want 48%

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

26%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevityc 1 – 3 Poivres

SillageFresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value29

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%

white floral92%

earthy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

mossy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both 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

Amalfi LemonRed AppleViolet LeafPink Pepper

Heart

Tincture of RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and oak moss. 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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall54

Winter69

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

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

Men29

Unisex0

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,854

PerfumerVéronique Stambouli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,608

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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Trussardi Fresh pairs crisp Amalfi Lemon with dewy Violet Leaf up front, backed by a clean floral bouquet of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. It opens bright and airy before settling into an earthy base of Virginia Cedar and Oak Moss. Designed as a personal scent for warm spring mornings, this 1999 release stays close…

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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 Fresh?

c 1 – 3 Poivres takes 3 of 4 categories. c 1 – 3 Poivres is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Fresh is rated 3.77/5 from 53 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 Fresh for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

c 1 – 3 Poivres lasts longest (c 1 – 3 Poivres 73/100, Fresh 63/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Fresh projects furthest (Fresh 63/100, c 1 – 3 Poivres 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do c 1 – 3 Poivres and Fresh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and oak moss.

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

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

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

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. Fresh has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Red Apple, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tincture of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss and Patchouli.