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No. I Float vs Frenzy

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

Updated 149 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • No. I Float

    Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Frenzy

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

No. I Float3/7
Frenzy3/7
Ratings & consensus
Frenzy
Community sentiment
No. I Float
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
No. I Float
Value for money
Frenzy
Versatility
No. I Float
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Frenzy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No. I FloatGabar
FrenzyNicole Miller
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%
3.94/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%
Category winnerFrenzyRating 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

38%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerNo. I FloatMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo. I Float

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value70
Category winnerFrenzyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
green60%
ozonic50%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
amber77%
patchouli69%
sweet61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

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
OrangeCassisAldehydes
Heart
Ylang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerGardeniaViolet Leaf
Base
PatchouliAmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Gardenia, Cassis and Amber. 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
Spring48
Summer0
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%
Men0
Unisex63
Women38
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,405

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#7,289

PerfumerCaroline Sabas

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerFrenzyHigher 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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Frenzy by Nicole Miller offers a bold chypre floral profile built around amber, patchouli, and orange notes. It is a striking, performance-heavy scent that leans into a resinous and woody character, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings or cooler weather when you want a fragrance that projects confidence and…

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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 Frenzy?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. No. I Float is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes; Frenzy is rated 3.94/5 from 120 votes. Choose No. I Float for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frenzy for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, No. I Float or Frenzy?

They last about the same: No. I Float 71/100, Frenzy 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, No. I Float or Frenzy?

Projection is very close: No. I Float 64/100, Frenzy 63/100 for sillage.

Do No. I Float and Frenzy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Gardenia, Cassis and Amber.

Is No. I Float or Frenzy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in No. I Float and Frenzy?

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. Frenzy has top notes of Orange, Cassis and Aldehydes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower, Gardenia and Violet Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

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