Fragrance comparison

Natsuko vs The Private Collection No 1

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Natsuko

Marc de la Morandiere

4.254 votes

Rank #55,565 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

The Private Collection No 1

Dorin

4.4321 votes

Rank #39,327 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Private Collection No 1 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Natsuko
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection.
The Private Collection No 1
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Natsuko1/3

The Private Collection No 12/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Natsuko
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): The Private Collection No 1
Fragranxe ranking: The Private Collection No 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NatsukoMarc de la Morandiere

The Private Collection No 1Dorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 32%Want 55%

4.43/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 15%Had 23%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

57%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNatsuko

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeMyrtleMelon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseLilac

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

OrangeAniseBergamotLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

MelonPineapplePeachRoseJasmineIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVetiverCedar

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 1Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Spring44

Summer0

Fall56

Winter100

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natsuko by Marc de la Morandiere delivers a crisp, green floral experience rooted in classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a brisk splash of bitter orange peel and watery melon, tempered by the herbal bite of wild myrtle. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the initial aquatic sharpness softens into an…

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The Private Collection No 1 by Dorin opens like a sunlit fruit orchard after a brisk morning rain. Right away, you catch a splash of juicy orange and tart bergamot spiced with a subtle touch of licorice-like anise. Within fifteen minutes, the scent softens into sweet honeydew melon, ripe peach, and velvety rose petals…

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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, Natsuko or The Private Collection No 1?

The Private Collection No 1 takes 2 of 3 categories. Natsuko is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; The Private Collection No 1 is rated 4.43/5 from 21 votes. Choose Natsuko for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose The Private Collection No 1 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Natsuko or The Private Collection No 1?

Natsuko projects furthest (Natsuko 100/100, The Private Collection No 1 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Natsuko and The Private Collection No 1 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Melon, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Natsuko or The Private Collection No 1 better for summer or winter?

Natsuko suits daytime wear; The Private Collection No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Natsuko and The Private Collection No 1?

Natsuko has top notes of Orange, Myrtle and Melon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. The Private Collection No 1 has top notes of Orange, Anise, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Melon, Pineapple, Peach and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar.