Fragrance comparison

No. I Float vs Black Origami

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

No. I Float

Gabar

3.9729 votes

Rank #21,405 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Black Origami

Maison Alhambra

4.17240 votes

Rank #4,031 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Origami takes 4 of 7 categories.

No. I Float
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Origami
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

No. I Float3/7

Black Origami4/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Origami
Community sentiment: Black Origami
Longevity: No. I Float
Sillage & projection: No. I Float
Value for money: Black Origami
Versatility: No. I Float
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Origami

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. I FloatGabar

Black OrigamiMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.17/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%

Category winnerBlack OrigamiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

44%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerBlack OrigamiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo. I Float

SillageNo. I Float

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value86

Category winnerBlack OrigamiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

white floral100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

green60%

ozonic50%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

woody77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassBasilBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineViolet LeafGardeniaCassis

Base6-8 hrs

TobaccoWhite MuskAmber

Top

TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon

Heart

OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus

Base

ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Gardenia and Cassis. Durations are only published for No. I Float, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Spring46

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo. I FloatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men11

Unisex62

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,405

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#4,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gabar No. I Float delivers a bright herbal burst that settles into lush, sunlit florals with an earthy twist. Sharp lemongrass and peppery basil wake up the senses immediately alongside crisp bergamot. Within minutes, creamy gardenia and heady jasmine dominate the core, cut through by green violet leaf and tart cassis…

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Black Origami by Maison Alhambra is a bold, dark floral scent designed for evening wear. It layers rich truffle and gardenia over a complex base of chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This composition creates a dense, earthy aroma that suits cooler weather. It leans unisex, offering a sophisticated alternative for thos…

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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. I Float or Black Origami?

Black Origami takes 4 of 7 categories. No. I Float is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes; Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes. Choose No. I Float for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, No. I Float or Black Origami?

No. I Float lasts longest (No. I Float 71/100, Black Origami 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. I Float or Black Origami?

No. I Float projects furthest (No. I Float 64/100, Black Origami 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. I Float and Black Origami smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Gardenia and Cassis.

Is No. I Float or Black Origami better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. I Float is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Origami is the stronger pick. No. I Float suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. I Float and Black Origami?

No. I Float has top notes of Lemongrass, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Gardenia and Cassis, a base of Tobacco, White Musk and Amber. Black Origami has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.