Fragrance comparison

Java Wood vs U1 Fire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

2 wins

Java Wood

Première Note

3.4654 votes

Rank #43,297 Soft SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%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?

Java Wood takes 2 of 2 categories.

Java Wood
Choose it for a soft spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
U1 Fire
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Java Wood2/2

U1 Fire0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Java WoodPremière Note

U1 FireAtelier Ulric Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

—/ 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

17%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityJava Wood

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

anis84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseSichuan PepperBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TobaccoCuminViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilLicorice

Top

BergamotMelonAppleLemonWormwoodSea Notes

Heart

BasilLavenderArtemisiaGeraniumStar AniseCinnamonSpicy Notes

Base

PatchouliOakmossHaitian VetiverTexas CedarTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Bergamot, Tobacco and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Java Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night85

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,297

PerfumerMelanie Leroux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJava WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Première Note Java Wood is an earthy, dry spice fragrance built around woody roots and herbal heat. The opening snaps with tart bergamot, tingling Sichuan pepper, and bitter star anise. It feels sharp. Soon, dried tobacco leaves and warm cumin bring a dusty, aromatic grit to the midsection. A foundation of dark Haitia…

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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, Java Wood or U1 Fire?

Java Wood lasts longest (Java Wood 59/100, U1 Fire 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Java Wood and U1 Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Bergamot, Tobacco and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Java Wood or U1 Fire better for summer or winter?

Java Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Java Wood and U1 Fire?

Java Wood has top notes of Star Anise, Sichuan Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Cumin and Violet Leaf, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Java vetiver oil and Licorice. 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.