Fragrance comparison

Invisible vs FRANCIS 01

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Invisible

G Parfums

3.2512 votes

Rank #64,521 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

FRANCIS 01

Synonyme

3.7114 votes

Rank #55,250 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Invisible takes 3 of 5 categories.

Invisible
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
FRANCIS 01
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Invisible3/5

FRANCIS 012/5

Ratings & consensus: FRANCIS 01
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Invisible
Sillage & projection: Invisible
Value for money: Invisible
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: FRANCIS 01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InvisibleG Parfums

FRANCIS 01Synonyme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 74%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 23%

Category winnerFRANCIS 01Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

42%Like

25%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

14%Love

57%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityInvisible

SillageInvisible

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value54

Category winnerInvisibleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

metallic44%

leather30%

woody100%

amber92%

white floral84%

musky77%

almond69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both musky, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskSaffronWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bitter AlmondSaffron

Heart

Egyptian JasmineCedarwood

Base

Woody NotesAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Saffron and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Invisible, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Work 39%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 8%

Men14

Unisex29

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,521

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFRANCIS 01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Invisible by G Parfums is an intriguing indie release that redefines the second-skin category. Created by perfumer Oleg Grabchuk in 2017, this unisex composition centers on clean musk, bittersweet saffron, and dry woody notes. It opens with an unexpected metallic flash that quickly gives way to powdery leather and war…

Reviews →

Francis 01 by Synonyme is a dense and syrupy amber floral fragrance that centers on a heavy-hitting profile of bitter almond and saffron. It operates with an airy but persistent sweetness that settles into a woody foundation of cedar and ambergris. This unisex scent is designed for those who want a bold presence that …

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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, Invisible or FRANCIS 01?

Invisible takes 3 of 5 categories. Invisible is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes; FRANCIS 01 is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Invisible for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose FRANCIS 01 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Invisible or FRANCIS 01?

Invisible lasts longest (Invisible 65/100, FRANCIS 01 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Invisible or FRANCIS 01?

Invisible projects furthest (Invisible 75/100, FRANCIS 01 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Invisible and FRANCIS 01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Saffron and Woody Notes.

Is Invisible or FRANCIS 01 better for summer or winter?

Invisible suits daytime wear; FRANCIS 01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Invisible and FRANCIS 01?

Invisible features Musk, Saffron and Woody Notes. FRANCIS 01 has top notes of Bitter Almond and Saffron, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine and Cedarwood, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris and Musk.