Fragrance comparison

Duke vs U1 Fire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 411 ratings analysed

2 wins

Duke

Atkinsons

4.02411 votes

Rank #1,701 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

U1 Fire

Atelier Ulric Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #74,191 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Duke takes 2 of 2 categories.

Duke
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
U1 Fire
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Duke2/2

U1 Fire0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DukeAtkinsons

U1 FireAtelier Ulric Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 411 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityDuke

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

green69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilBergamotRosemaryLavenderAniseArtemisiaAldehydes

Heart

SpruceGeraniumTobaccoPatchouli

Base

OakmossAmberLeatherMuskCedar

Top

BergamotMelonAppleLemonWormwoodSea Notes

Heart

BasilLavenderArtemisiaGeraniumStar AniseCinnamonSpicy Notes

Base

PatchouliOakmossHaitian VetiverTexas CedarTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Lavender and Artemisia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer33

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night63

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews135

Overall rank#74,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDukeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Duke is a dry, mossy aromatic with a very old-school feel. It opens herbal and fresh spicy, then settles into oakmoss, woods, tobacco and a touch of leather, with a soapy lavender edge running through it. It usually reads masculine, relaxed and slightly formal in the vintage barbershop sense. If you like green, earthy…

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U1 Fire by Atelier Ulric Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, sour apple, and watery sea notes balanced against bitter wormwood. As the initial spray settles, herbal basil, cool lavender, and sweet star anise emerge across the heart. The dry down drops into darker territory with patchouli, dry Texas cedar,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Duke or U1 Fire?

Duke lasts longest (Duke 77/100, U1 Fire 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Duke and U1 Fire smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lavender and Artemisia.

Is Duke or U1 Fire better for summer or winter?

Duke suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duke and U1 Fire?

Duke has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lavender, heart notes of Spruce, Geranium, Tobacco and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Leather and Musk. U1 Fire has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Artemisia and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver and Texas Cedar.