Fragrance comparison

L'Altra Follia vs No 1

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

L'Altra Follia

Riva

3.7318 votes

Rank #21,302 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

No 1

Eutopie

3.82130 votes

Rank #15,976 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 1 takes 3 of 4 categories.

L'Altra Follia
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
No 1
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

L'Altra Follia1/4

No 13/4

Ratings & consensus: No 1
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Altra Follia
Sillage & projection: No 1
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Altra FolliaRiva

No 1Eutopie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

3.82/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 26%Had 23%Want 51%

Category winnerNo 1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

28%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

130 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityL'Altra Follia

SillageNo 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

soft spicy100%

anis92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

amber77%

rose69%

musky61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseTobaccoBasil

Heart

CardamomCinnamonCarawayPepper

Base

LicoriceCedarVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Egyptian JasmineDamask RoseStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodPepperTobaccoCedar

Base6-10+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Tobacco, Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer50

Fall70

Winter75

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men14

Unisex36

Women50

Date 33%Work 28%Casual 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#15,976

PerfumerCharles Caruso

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNo 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Altra Follia by Riva is a striking unisex aromatic scent launched in 2008. It leans into a complex structure built around star anise, tobacco leaf, and basil. This perfume serves as a versatile choice for those who appreciate spicy, herbal compositions that remain grounded yet intriguing, making it a solid candidate…

Reviews →

Eutopie No 1 starts with a clear burst of star anise, sweet Damask rose, and creamy Egyptian jasmine. It hits the air with an immediate peppery snap. The floral opening feels crisp rather than sugary. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent lift settles down into warm cedar, dry tobacco leaf, and milky sandalwood. …

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, L'Altra Follia or No 1?

No 1 takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Altra Follia is rated 3.73/5 from 18 votes; No 1 is rated 3.82/5 from 130 votes. Choose L'Altra Follia for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No 1 for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Altra Follia or No 1?

They last about the same: L'Altra Follia 74/100, No 1 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Altra Follia or No 1?

No 1 projects furthest (No 1 70/100, L'Altra Follia 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Altra Follia and No 1 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Tobacco, Pepper and Cedar.

Is L'Altra Follia or No 1 better for summer or winter?

L'Altra Follia suits daytime wear; No 1 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Altra Follia and No 1?

L'Altra Follia has top notes of Star Anise, Tobacco and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Caraway and Pepper, a base of Licorice, Cedar and Vetiver. No 1 has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Damask Rose and Star Anise, heart notes of Sandalwood, Pepper, Tobacco and Cedar, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Vanilla.