Fragrance comparison

Karus (formerly Numero I) vs Raspberry

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

4 wins

Karus (formerly Numero I)

Adamo Parfum

4.12105 votes

Rank #28,800 WoodyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Raspberry

Max Philip

3.6517 votes

Rank #56,486 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Karus (formerly Numero I) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Karus (formerly Numero I)
Choose it for a woody and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Raspberry
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Karus (formerly Numero I)4/5

Raspberry1/5

Ratings & consensus: Karus (formerly Numero I)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Karus (formerly Numero I)
Sillage & projection: Karus (formerly Numero I)
Value for money: Raspberry
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Karus (formerly Numero I)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Karus (formerly Numero I)Adamo Parfum

RaspberryMax Philip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 45%Had 8%Want 47%

Category winnerKarus (formerly Numero I)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

21%Like

18%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

105 votes

29%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityKarus (formerly Numero I)

SillageKarus (formerly Numero I)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value55

Category winnerRaspberryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

violet92%

patchouli84%

powdery77%

rose69%

rum61%

fruity100%

rose92%

musky84%

amber77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both rose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumRose

Heart

VioletRaspberry

Base

PatchouliCedarwood

Top

RaspberryBergamotPeach

Heart

Red FruitsRoseJasmineViolet

Base

AmbroxanWhite MuskCedarwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Raspberry and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex60

Women16

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,800

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKarus (formerly Numero I)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karus (formerly Numero I) by Adamo Parfum is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Karus (formerly Numero I) was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Provenzano. Top notes are Rum and Rose; middle notes are Violet and Raspberry; base notes are Patchouli and Cedarwood.

Reviews →

Raspberry by Max Philip is a soft fruity floral with a clear berry opening, a rosy violet heart, and a clean musky woody base. It reads sweet, powdery, and lightly fresh rather than dense or syrupy. If you like bright red-fruit scents with a polished, easygoing finish, this looks like a sensible sample. It appears to …

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Karus (formerly Numero I) or Raspberry?

Karus (formerly Numero I) takes 4 of 5 categories. Karus (formerly Numero I) is rated 4.12/5 from 105 votes; Raspberry is rated 3.65/5 from 17 votes. Choose Karus (formerly Numero I) for a woody and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Raspberry for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Karus (formerly Numero I) or Raspberry?

Karus (formerly Numero I) lasts longest (Karus (formerly Numero I) 81/100, Raspberry 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Karus (formerly Numero I) or Raspberry?

Karus (formerly Numero I) projects furthest (Karus (formerly Numero I) 75/100, Raspberry 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Karus (formerly Numero I) and Raspberry smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Raspberry and Cedarwood.

Is Karus (formerly Numero I) or Raspberry better for summer or winter?

Raspberry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Karus (formerly Numero I) and Raspberry?

Karus (formerly Numero I) has top notes of Rum and Rose, heart notes of Violet and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli and Cedarwood. Raspberry has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Red Fruits, Rose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Ambroxan, White Musk and Cedarwood.