Fragrance comparison

Edition One vs Hussy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 137 ratings analysed

Edition One

Armaf

4.05130 votes

Rank #11,199 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Hussy

Merle Norman

4.147 votes

Rank #57,626 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Edition One
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Hussy
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Edition One2/4

Hussy2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Edition OneArmaf

HussyMerle Norman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

130 votes

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHussy

SillageHussy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEdition OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

honey80%

sweet70%

tuberose60%

floral50%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineNeroliBitter OrangeRaspberry

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseRose

Base

HoneyAmberPatchouli

Top

Big StrawberryRaspberryNeroliLemonBitter Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomTuberoseGardeniaPeony

Base

AmberHoneyMuskPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bitter Orange, Raspberry and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#57,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEdition OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edition One opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and sweet raspberry, showing its loud nature immediately. Within minutes, the fruity sharpness settles into a dense bouquet of jasmine and gardenia. This floral core dominates the wear, giving off a thick and sweet air that fills the room easily. A heavy dose of ho…

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Merle Norman Hussy opens with a burst of ripe strawberry, tart raspberry, and bright bitter orange that quickly yields to a rich floral heart. Orange blossom, tuberose, and gardenia create an opulent white bouquet on skin, balancing the initial fruitiness with a creamy petal texture. As the fragrance settles, warm amb…

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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 is better, Edition One or Hussy?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Edition One is rated 4.05/5 from 130 votes; Hussy is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Edition One for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Hussy for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Edition One or Hussy?

Hussy lasts longest (Hussy 80/100, Edition One 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Edition One or Hussy?

Hussy projects furthest (Hussy 83/100, Edition One 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Edition One and Hussy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bitter Orange, Raspberry and Gardenia.

Is Edition One or Hussy better for summer or winter?

Hussy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edition One and Hussy?

Edition One has top notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Bitter Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Honey, Amber and Patchouli. Hussy has top notes of Big Strawberry, Raspberry, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Gardenia and Peony, a base of Amber, Honey, Musk and Patchouli.