Fragrance comparison

Frenzy vs No. I Float

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

Frenzy

Nicole Miller

3.94120 votes

Rank #7,289 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

No. I Float

Gabar

3.9729 votes

Rank #21,405 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Frenzy
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
No. I Float
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Frenzy3/7

No. I Float3/7

Ratings & consensus: Frenzy
Community sentiment: No. I Float
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: No. I Float
Value for money: Frenzy
Versatility: No. I Float
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Frenzy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FrenzyNicole Miller

No. I FloatGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%

3.97/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerFrenzyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

120 votes

34%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNo. I FloatMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo. I Float

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value63

Category winnerFrenzyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

green60%

ozonic50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCassisAldehydes

Heart

Ylang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerGardeniaViolet Leaf

Base

PatchouliAmberVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassBasilBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineViolet LeafGardeniaCassis

Base6-8 hrs

TobaccoWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCassis, Gardenia, Violet Leaf and Amber. Durations are only published for No. I Float, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNo. I FloatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex63

Women38

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,289

PerfumerCaroline Sabas

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#21,405

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerFrenzyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Frenzy by Nicole Miller offers a bold chypre floral profile built around amber, patchouli, and orange notes. It is a striking, performance-heavy scent that leans into a resinous and woody character, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings or cooler weather when you want a fragrance that projects confidence and…

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Gabar No. I Float delivers a bright herbal burst that settles into lush, sunlit florals with an earthy twist. Sharp lemongrass and peppery basil wake up the senses immediately alongside crisp bergamot. Within minutes, creamy gardenia and heady jasmine dominate the core, cut through by green violet leaf and tart cassis…

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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, Frenzy or No. I Float?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Frenzy is rated 3.94/5 from 120 votes; No. I Float is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes. Choose Frenzy for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose No. I Float for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frenzy or No. I Float?

They last about the same: Frenzy 71/100, No. I Float 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Frenzy or No. I Float?

Projection is very close: No. I Float 64/100, Frenzy 63/100 for sillage.

Do Frenzy and No. I Float smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Cassis, Gardenia, Violet Leaf and Amber.

Is Frenzy or No. I Float better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. I Float is the stronger pick. For winter, Frenzy is the stronger pick. No. I Float suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frenzy and No. I Float?

Frenzy has top notes of Orange, Cassis and Aldehydes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower, Gardenia and Violet Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Virginia Cedar. No. I Float has top notes of Lemongrass, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Gardenia and Cassis, a base of Tobacco, White Musk and Amber.