Fragrance comparison

Nelsy (2012) vs Perfume No.1

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

Nelsy (2012)

Arno Sorel

3.8211 votes

Rank #44,978 WoodyCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Perfume No.1

Abercrombie & Fitch

3.77120 votes

Rank #11,346 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perfume No.1 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nelsy (2012)
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Perfume No.1
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Nelsy (2012)1/4

Perfume No.13/4

Ratings & consensus: Perfume No.1
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nelsy (2012)
Sillage & projection: Perfume No.1
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Perfume No.1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nelsy (2012)Arno Sorel

Perfume No.1Abercrombie & Fitch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.77/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 39%

Category winnerPerfume No.1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

31%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNelsy (2012)

SillagePerfume No.1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

floral61%

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

conifer74%

floral65%

powdery56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineLemonApple

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineHawthornGeraniumPine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

Tangerine

Heart

Peony

Base

PineSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Pine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring79

Summer48

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerPerfume No.1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nelsy (2012) opens bright and fruity, with apple, tangerine and lemon leading into a soft floral heart. On skin it reads as a clean, soapy floral with a light woody sweetness underneath. It may suit shoppers who enjoy budget-friendly floral perfumes with a classic feel. Sampling first makes sense if you are sensitive…

Reviews →

Perfume No.1 by Abercrombie & Fitch is a Floral fragrance for women. Perfume No.1 was launched in 2011. Top note is Tangerine; middle note is Peony; base notes are Pine and 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, Nelsy (2012) or Perfume No.1?

Perfume No.1 takes 3 of 4 categories. Nelsy (2012) is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Perfume No.1 is rated 3.77/5 from 120 votes. Choose Nelsy (2012) for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Perfume No.1 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nelsy (2012) or Perfume No.1?

They last about the same: Nelsy (2012) 63/100, Perfume No.1 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nelsy (2012) or Perfume No.1?

Perfume No.1 projects furthest (Perfume No.1 59/100, Nelsy (2012) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nelsy (2012) and Perfume No.1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Pine and Sandalwood.

Is Nelsy (2012) or Perfume No.1 better for summer or winter?

Nelsy (2012) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nelsy (2012) and Perfume No.1?

Nelsy (2012) has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Hawthorn and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. Perfume No.1 has top notes of Tangerine, heart notes of Peony, a base of Pine and Sandalwood.