Fragrance comparison

Creation N° 44 vs No.1

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

Creation N° 44

Ulric de Varens · 2009

3.205 votes

Rank #65,021 WoodyCitrus

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36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

No.1

M. Asam

3.87152 votes

Rank #6,651 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No.1 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Creation N° 44
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No.1
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation N° 441/4

No.12/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Creation N° 44
Value for money: No.1
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No.1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Creation N° 44Ulric de Varens

No.1M. Asam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 53%

3.87/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCreation N° 44

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNo.1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

woody30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasminePatchouliCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top

LimeBergamotGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

TeaCardamom

Base

Virginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Cardamom and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Creation N° 44, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring72

Summer100

Fall28

Winter17

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerNo.1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation N° 44 by Ulric de Varens hits skin with a burst of bright tangerine, bitter bergamot, and tart black currant. It does not apologize for its opening sharpness. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite softens. Spicy cardamom and earthy patchouli emerge alongside clean jasmine petals, creating a sunbaked Mediterrane…

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No.1 by M. Asam delivers a sharp, revitalizing burst of citrus centered on lime and grapefruit. It settles into a crisp, tea-forward heart with a touch of spiced cardamom. This aromatic blend offers a clean, bracing experience for warm weather, making it a reliable pick for casual daytime wear when you want a straight…

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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° 44 or No.1?

No.1 takes 2 of 4 categories. Creation N° 44 is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; No.1 is rated 3.87/5 from 152 votes. Choose Creation N° 44 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose No.1 for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation N° 44 or No.1?

They last about the same: Creation N° 44 67/100, No.1 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Creation N° 44 or No.1?

Creation N° 44 projects furthest (Creation N° 44 83/100, No.1 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation N° 44 and No.1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Cardamom and Virginia Cedar.

Is Creation N° 44 or No.1 better for summer or winter?

Creation N° 44 suits daytime wear; No.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation N° 44 and No.1?

Creation N° 44 has top notes of Tangerine, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. No.1 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Tea and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar and Amber.