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Ibisco vs Eau de Grasse No 1

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

Updated 156 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ibisco takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Ibisco

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Eau de Grasse No 1

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ibisco4/4
Eau de Grasse No 10/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ibisco
Sillage & projection
Ibisco
Value for money
Ibisco
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ibisco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IbiscoL'Erbolario
Eau de Grasse No 1Guy Bouchara
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
50%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

153 votes

67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage33
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityIbisco

SillageIbisco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value50
Category winnerIbiscoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
yellow floral84%
floral77%
sweet69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
musky69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Elemi resinLemonCorianderOrangeCardamom
Heart
Ylang-YlangHibiscusVanillaOrrisJasmineRose
Base
AmberPatchouliMusk
Top15-30 mins
BergamotCorianderAldehydesPalisander Rosewood
Heart2-4 hrs
GeraniumRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisYlang-YlangCardamom
Base6-8+ hrs
LabdanumPatchouliVetiverAmberOakmossMusk
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamom, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Eau de Grasse No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring54
Summer45
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night52
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex36
Women64
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Work 41%Casual 31%Date 19%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#43,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIbiscoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Ibisco opens with a sharp burst of elemi resin, zesty lemon, and crushed coriander seeds. As the bright citrus top recedes, yellow ylang-ylang and creamy orris soften the aromatic edge, merging with warm amber and patchouli in the base. It feels dry and resinous rather than lush or tropical, offering a war…

Reviews →

Eau de Grasse No 1 by Guy Bouchara delivers the unmistakable signature of traditional southern French perfume making. The initial spray crackles with sharp bergamot, fizzy aldehydes, and crushed coriander seeds. It wakes up the senses fast. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus gives way to an opulent bouquet of ger…

Reviews →
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, Ibisco or Eau de Grasse No 1?

Ibisco takes 4 of 4 categories. Ibisco is rated 3.97/5 from 153 votes; Eau de Grasse No 1 is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ibisco for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Grasse No 1 for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ibisco or Eau de Grasse No 1?

Ibisco lasts longest (Ibisco 63/100, Eau de Grasse No 1 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ibisco or Eau de Grasse No 1?

Ibisco projects furthest (Ibisco 58/100, Eau de Grasse No 1 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ibisco and Eau de Grasse No 1 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamom, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Ibisco or Eau de Grasse No 1 better for summer or winter?

Ibisco suits daytime wear; Eau de Grasse No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ibisco and Eau de Grasse No 1?

Ibisco has top notes of Elemi resin, Lemon, Coriander and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Hibiscus, Vanilla and Orris, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Eau de Grasse No 1 has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Aldehydes and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.

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