Fragrance comparison

Enthousiasme 1 vs Knockout

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Enthousiasme 1

Jacques Griffe

4.676 votes

Rank #41,533 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Knockout

Everlast

3.254 votes

Rank #62,574 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enthousiasme 1 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Enthousiasme 1
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Knockout
Choose it for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Enthousiasme 12/3

Knockout1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enthousiasme 1
Sillage & projection: Knockout
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Enthousiasme 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Enthousiasme 1Jacques Griffe

KnockoutEverlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 67%Had 7%Want 26%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 38%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

25%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityEnthousiasme 1

SillageKnockout

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotGeraniumPepperCoriander

Heart

JasmineRoseCarnationNarcissusLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossAmberMuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

BambooBergamotCoriander

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderPepperGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Pepper and Coriander. Durations are only published for Knockout, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnthousiasme 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enthousiasme 1 by Jacques Griffe is a classic Chypre Floral launched in 1960. It features a striking opening of sharp aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and spicy coriander. The heart reveals a complex bouquet of jasmine, rose, and carnation, while the base grounds the composition with dense oakmoss, vetiver, and sandalwood. …

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Everlast Knockout opens with a sharp green crackle of watery bamboo, zesty bergamot, and crushed coriander seeds. It feels brisk and invigorating right out of the bottle. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens into an aromatic heart of clean French lavender, pungent black pepper, and rosy geranium. The spicy …

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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, Enthousiasme 1 or Knockout?

Enthousiasme 1 takes 2 of 3 categories. Enthousiasme 1 is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Knockout is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Enthousiasme 1 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Knockout for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enthousiasme 1 or Knockout?

Enthousiasme 1 lasts longest (Enthousiasme 1 80/100, Knockout 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enthousiasme 1 or Knockout?

Knockout projects furthest (Knockout 55/100, Enthousiasme 1 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enthousiasme 1 and Knockout smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Pepper and Coriander.

Is Enthousiasme 1 or Knockout better for summer or winter?

Enthousiasme 1 suits evening wear; Knockout suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enthousiasme 1 and Knockout?

Enthousiasme 1 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Musk and Vetiver. Knockout has top notes of Bamboo, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Pepper and Geranium, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar.