Fragrance comparison

Force vs U1 Fire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Force

Romano

3.405 votes

Rank #61,123 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

U1 Fire

Atelier Ulric Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #73,348 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Force takes 2 of 2 categories.

Force
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
U1 Fire
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Force2/2

U1 Fire0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ForceRomano

U1 FireAtelier Ulric Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 56%Had 33%Want 11%

—/ 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

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityForce

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

green83%

aromatic74%

patchouli65%

fresh spicy56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotMelon

Heart

Green NotesGeraniumOzonic notes

Base

PatchouliCedarAmber

Top

BergamotMelonAppleLemonWormwoodSea Notes

Heart

BasilLavenderArtemisiaGeraniumStar AniseCinnamonSpicy Notes

Base

PatchouliOakmossHaitian VetiverTexas CedarTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Melon and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

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#61,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Force by Romano opens with a bright burst of sharp lemon and sour bergamot before a sweet melon accord creeps in. Within minutes, the watery top notes collide with punchy geranium and crisp ozonic notes, giving the heart a synthetic, fresh-out-of-the-shower edge. As the initial fizz cools down, coarse patchouli and dr…

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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, Force or U1 Fire?

Force lasts longest (Force 52/100, U1 Fire 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Force and U1 Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Melon and Geranium.

Is Force or U1 Fire better for summer or winter?

Force suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Force and U1 Fire?

Force has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Melon, heart notes of Green Notes, Geranium and Ozonic notes, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Amber. 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.