Fragrance comparison

I'm Fio Watermarin vs The Private Collection No 1

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

I'm Fio Watermarin

Pupa

4.502 votes

Rank #52,577 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Private Collection No 1

Dorin

4.4321 votes

Rank #39,114 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Private Collection No 1 takes 4 of 5 categories.

I'm Fio Watermarin
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Private Collection No 1
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

I'm Fio Watermarin1/5

The Private Collection No 14/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Private Collection No 1
Sillage & projection: The Private Collection No 1
Value for money: I'm Fio Watermarin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): The Private Collection No 1
Fragranxe ranking: The Private Collection No 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I'm Fio WatermarinPupa

The Private Collection No 1Dorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 24%Want 71%

4.43/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 15%Had 23%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

57%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityThe Private Collection No 1

SillageThe Private Collection No 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerI'm Fio WatermarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh72%

woody58%

aromatic44%

fresh spicy30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronKumquatGingerKiwi

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedarWhite Musk

Top20-30 mins

OrangeAniseBergamotLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

MelonPineapplePeachRoseJasmineIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVetiverCedar

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 1Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring44

Summer0

Fall56

Winter100

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,114

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pupa launched I'm Fio Watermarin as a lively splash of Mediterranean fruit and airy petals. A sharp burst of tart citron and tangy kumquat greets the nose first, accompanied by the prickly zest of fresh ginger and pulpy kiwi. It feels brisk. The opening sharp alcohol lift settles within three minutes into a dewy bouqu…

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The Private Collection No 1 by Dorin opens like a sunlit fruit orchard after a brisk morning rain. Right away, you catch a splash of juicy orange and tart bergamot spiced with a subtle touch of licorice-like anise. Within fifteen minutes, the scent softens into sweet honeydew melon, ripe peach, and velvety rose petals…

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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, I'm Fio Watermarin or The Private Collection No 1?

The Private Collection No 1 takes 4 of 5 categories. I'm Fio Watermarin is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; The Private Collection No 1 is rated 4.43/5 from 21 votes. Choose I'm Fio Watermarin for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Private Collection No 1 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, I'm Fio Watermarin or The Private Collection No 1?

The Private Collection No 1 lasts longest (The Private Collection No 1 72/100, I'm Fio Watermarin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I'm Fio Watermarin or The Private Collection No 1?

The Private Collection No 1 projects furthest (The Private Collection No 1 65/100, I'm Fio Watermarin 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I'm Fio Watermarin and The Private Collection No 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Vetiver.

Is I'm Fio Watermarin or The Private Collection No 1 better for summer or winter?

I'm Fio Watermarin suits daytime wear; The Private Collection No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I'm Fio Watermarin and The Private Collection No 1?

I'm Fio Watermarin has top notes of Citron, Kumquat, Ginger and Kiwi, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and White Musk. The Private Collection No 1 has top notes of Orange, Anise, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Melon, Pineapple, Peach and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar.