Fragrance comparison

No 1 vs Ubermensch

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

No 1

Eutopie

3.82130 votes

Rank #15,976 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Ubermensch

Robbie VanGogh

3.0713 votes

Rank #22,122 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

No 1
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ubermensch
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

No 12/4

Ubermensch2/4

Ratings & consensus: No 1
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ubermensch
Sillage & projection: Ubermensch
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

No 1Eutopie

UbermenschRobbie VanGogh

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 26%Had 23%Want 51%

3.07/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 3%Had 7%Want 90%

Category winnerNo 1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

130 votes

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityUbermensch

SillageUbermensch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

amber77%

rose69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

tobacco84%

leather77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Egyptian JasmineDamask RoseStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodPepperTobaccoCedar

Base6-10+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskVanilla

Top

Star AniseLavenderCitrusesPepper

Heart

TobaccoWormwoodVanillePalmarosa

Base

LeatherCypressVirginia CedarCassiaelemi

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Pepper, Tobacco 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall70

Winter75

Day92

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex36

Women50

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,976

PerfumerCharles Caruso

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#22,122

PerfumerRob Denton

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerNo 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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. …

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Ubermensch by Robbie VanGogh is an unconventional Woody Spicy fragrance launched in 2011. It blends the bite of star anise and pepper with a heart of pipe tobacco and wormwood. On the skin, this scent leans into a raw, industrial aesthetic. It suits those seeking a bold, masculine profile for cool autumn evenings or o…

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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, No 1 or Ubermensch?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No 1 is rated 3.82/5 from 130 votes; Ubermensch is rated 3.07/5 from 13 votes. Choose No 1 for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ubermensch for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No 1 or Ubermensch?

Ubermensch lasts longest (Ubermensch 87/100, No 1 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 1 or Ubermensch?

Ubermensch projects furthest (Ubermensch 78/100, No 1 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 1 and Ubermensch smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Pepper, Tobacco and Cedar.

Is No 1 or Ubermensch better for summer or winter?

No 1 suits evening wear; Ubermensch suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 1 and Ubermensch?

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. Ubermensch has top notes of Star Anise, Lavender, Citruses and Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Wormwood, Vanille and Palmarosa, a base of Leather, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Cassia.