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c 1 – 3 Poivres vs Platinum

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

Updated 91 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Platinum takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • c 1 – 3 Poivres

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Platinum

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

c 1 – 3 Poivres1/4
Platinum2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
c 1 – 3 Poivres
Sillage & projection
Platinum
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Platinum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
c 1 – 3 PoivresUnika
PlatinumOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
3.88/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 33%Had 41%Want 26%
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

39%Love
33%Like
5%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate94
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

Longevityc 1 – 3 Poivres

SillagePlatinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value80
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
musky91%
woody83%
citrus74%
powdery65%
soft spicy56%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy90%
leather80%
woody70%
aromatic60%
ozonic50%
Scent match37%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
Black PepperViolet LeafCardamom
Heart
NutmegVirginia CedarPatchouli
Base
LeatherVetiverMuskAmberVanille
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
Spring33
Summer21
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night95
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#15,357

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPlatinumHigher 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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Oriflame Platinum opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and green violet leaf before settling into a dry cedar and leather base. Created by perfumer Dora Baghriche in 2010, this EDT offers a lighter, spice-forward take on classic gasoline-leather profiles. Warm nutmeg and earthy patchouli flesh out the hear…

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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 Platinum?

Platinum takes 2 of 4 categories. c 1 – 3 Poivres is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Platinum is rated 3.88/5 from 82 votes. Choose c 1 – 3 Poivres for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Platinum for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

c 1 – 3 Poivres lasts longest (c 1 – 3 Poivres 73/100, Platinum 65/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Platinum projects furthest (Platinum 59/100, c 1 – 3 Poivres 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do c 1 – 3 Poivres and Platinum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% 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 Platinum better for summer or winter?

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

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

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. Platinum has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Cardamom, heart notes of Nutmeg, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.

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