Fragrance comparison

Creation N° 13 vs Private Label

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Creation N° 13

Ulric de Varens · 2009

4.003 votes

Rank #61,043 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Private Label

Ricarda M.

5.002 votes

Rank #42,434 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Label takes 3 of 3 categories.

Creation N° 13
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Private Label
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation N° 130/3

Private Label3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Private Label
Sillage & projection: Private Label
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Private Label

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Creation N° 13Ulric de Varens

Private LabelRicarda M.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Label

SillagePrivate Label

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

fresh48%

soapy30%

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

floral77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

African Orange FlowerAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

LimeTangerineAlmondBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidMimosaAfrican Orange FlowerVioletJasmineGeraniumRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MilkVanilleSandalwoodPatchouliPalisander RosewoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium. Durations are only published for Creation N° 13, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrivate LabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation N° 13 by Ulric de Varens kicks off with an energetic burst of tart Amalfi lemon and sweet African orange flower. Give it sixty seconds. That initial solvent sharpness clears quickly. Crisp jasmine and green lily-of-the-valley soon flood the heart, creating the uplifting sensation of freshly washed cotton dryi…

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Private Label by Ricarda M. opens with a bright, zesty burst of lime and bergamot before transitioning into a floral heart dominated by orchid and mimosa. The base settles into a creamy, comforting blend of milk and sandalwood. This oriental floral scent is designed for the modern woman who appreciates a soft yet long…

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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, Creation N° 13 or Private Label?

Private Label takes 3 of 3 categories. Creation N° 13 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Private Label is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Creation N° 13 for a white floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Private Label for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation N° 13 or Private Label?

Private Label lasts longest (Private Label 67/100, Creation N° 13 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation N° 13 or Private Label?

Private Label projects furthest (Private Label 88/100, Creation N° 13 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation N° 13 and Private Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium.

Is Creation N° 13 or Private Label better for summer or winter?

Creation N° 13 suits daytime wear; Private Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation N° 13 and Private Label?

Creation N° 13 has top notes of African Orange Flower and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Private Label has top notes of Lime, Tangerine, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Mimosa, African Orange Flower and Violet, a base of Milk, Vanille, Sandalwood and Patchouli.