Fragrance comparison

Creation N° 30 vs Tu

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Creation N° 30

Ulric de Varens · 2009

4.0911 votes

Rank #54,782 WoodyPowdery

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Nazareno Gabrielli · 2004

3.7513 votes

Rank #56,624 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Creation N° 30
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tu
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation N° 302/5

Tu2/5

Ratings & consensus: Creation N° 30
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tu
Sillage & projection: Tu
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation N° 30

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Creation N° 30Ulric de Varens

TuNazareno Gabrielli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 14%Had 36%Want 50%

3.75/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

Category winnerCreation N° 30Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTu

SillageTu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

caramel69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy61%

citrus46%

aromatic38%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasminePeony

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCaramelVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

Top

SageTarragonAmalfi LemonTangerine

Heart

BambooRosePeonyFreesiaCyclamenJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Peony and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Creation N° 30, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 30%Date 19%Party 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

Reviews0

Category winnerCreation N° 30Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation N° 30 by Ulric de Varens is an easygoing fruity gourmand that prioritizes sugary comfort over complex drama. One spray releases a bright rush of canned peach syrup alongside sharp Amalfi lemon. That citrus edge softens fast. Within twenty minutes, powdery pink peony petals and clean jasmine take over the hear…

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Tu by Nazareno Gabrielli opens with a sharp kick of fresh ginger and cool cardamom before settling into green bamboo leaf and soft peony. Virginia cedar and sandalwood anchor the base with a clean, dry trail. Built for crisp spring mornings and quiet office environments, it delivers understated freshness for daily wea…

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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° 30 or Tu?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Creation N° 30 is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Tu is rated 3.75/5 from 13 votes. Choose Creation N° 30 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tu for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation N° 30 or Tu?

Tu lasts longest (Tu 58/100, Creation N° 30 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation N° 30 or Tu?

Tu projects furthest (Tu 64/100, Creation N° 30 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation N° 30 and Tu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Peony and Sandalwood.

Is Creation N° 30 or Tu better for summer or winter?

Creation N° 30 suits daytime wear; Tu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation N° 30 and Tu?

Creation N° 30 has top notes of Peach and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Caramel, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. Tu has top notes of Sage, Tarragon, Amalfi Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Bamboo, Rose, Peony and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.