Fragrance comparison

c 1 – 3 Poivres vs Sapphire

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 27 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

Sapphire

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.8918 votes

Rank #50,624 AmberWarm 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.
Sapphire
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

c 1 – 3 Poivres3/4

Sapphire1/4

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

SapphireCuarzo Signature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%

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

22%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevityc 1 – 3 Poivres

SillageSapphire

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%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

oud69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, powdery 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

CardamomMandarin OrangePink PepperNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)IrisAmberSandalwoodIncenseViolet LeafMagnolia

Base

BenzoinVirginia CedarMuskTonka Beanoak moss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Musk 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

Spring0

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,854

PerfumerVéronique Stambouli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,624

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

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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Sapphire by Cuarzo Signature opens with a bright burst of sweet mandarin orange and warm, cracked cardamom spice, quickly backed by a prickle of pink pepper. As the initial citrus softens on your skin, a smooth heart of balsamic amber, creamy iris, and gentle agarwood oud takes center stage, creating a cozy and powder…

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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 Sapphire?

c 1 – 3 Poivres takes 3 of 4 categories. c 1 – 3 Poivres is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Sapphire is rated 3.89/5 from 18 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 Sapphire for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

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

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

Projection is very close: Sapphire 54/100, c 1 – 3 Poivres 53/100 for sillage.

Do c 1 – 3 Poivres and Sapphire smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. Sapphire has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Benzoin, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean.