Fragrance comparison

N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge vs Salamina

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 584 ratings analysed

N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge

Chanel

3.74561 votes

Rank #44,114 RoseMusky

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36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Salamina

Thera Cosméticos

3.5223 votes

Rank #58,021 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Salamina takes 3 of 5 categories.

N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Salamina
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge2/5

Salamina3/5

Ratings & consensus: N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Salamina
Sillage & projection: Salamina
Value for money: Salamina
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

N°1 de Chanel L'Eau RougeChanel

SalaminaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 561 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 56%Had 15%Want 29%

Category winnerN°1 de Chanel L'Eau RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

34%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

561 votes

35%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySalamina

SillageSalamina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSalaminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

Red BerriesCitruses

Heart1.5-2.5 hrs

RoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base2-4 hrs

MuskIris

Top

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

VioletOrange BlossomRose

Base

IrisTonka BeanSandalowoodResinMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Rose, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night43

Spring55

Summer18

Fall73

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,114

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,021

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerN°1 de Chanel L'Eau RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge is a featherlight fragrance mist built around tart red berries, sparkling citruses, and soft rose petals. Created by perfumer Olivier Polge, it captures the fresh spirit of red camellia with an airy, cosmetic grace. The opening sparkles with juicy cranberry tartness before melting into a clea…

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Salamina by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of sweet raspberry and tart bergamot before shifting into a dense violet heart. Created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto in 2017, this floral fruity composition settles into a heavy powdery base dominated by iris, musk, and warm sandalwood. The red berry top notes give…

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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, N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge or Salamina?

Salamina takes 3 of 5 categories. N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge is rated 3.74/5 from 561 votes; Salamina is rated 3.52/5 from 23 votes. Choose N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Salamina for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge or Salamina?

Salamina lasts longest (Salamina 60/100, N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge or Salamina?

Salamina projects furthest (Salamina 58/100, N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge and Salamina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Rose, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge or Salamina better for summer or winter?

N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge suits daytime wear; Salamina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge and Salamina?

N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge has top notes of Red Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk and Iris. Salamina has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Sandalowood and Resin.