Fragrance comparison

No. I Float vs Kowloon Bay

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

No. I Float

Gabar

3.9729 votes

Rank #21,405 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kowloon Bay

Almah Parfums 1948

4.0930 votes

Rank #14,667 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kowloon Bay takes 4 of 5 categories.

No. I Float
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kowloon Bay
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No. I Float1/5

Kowloon Bay4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. I FloatGabar

Kowloon BayAlmah Parfums 1948

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.09/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerKowloon BayRating 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

64%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKowloon Bay

SillageKowloon Bay

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNo. I FloatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

green60%

ozonic50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

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

CassisLemongrassLimeBergamot

Heart

Black TeaAmberAniseGardenia

Base

VetiverMaceVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemongrass, Bergamot, 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

Spring100

Summer20

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

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

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,405

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#14,667

PerfumerJordi Magrans

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerKowloon BayHigher 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…

Reviews →

Kowloon Bay by Almah Parfums 1948 is a fragrance for women and men. Kowloon Bay was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Jordi Magrans. Top notes are Cassis, Lemongrass, Lime and Bergamot; middle notes are Black Tea, Amber, Anise and Gardenia; base notes are Vetiver, Mace and Vanilla.

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, No. I Float or Kowloon Bay?

Kowloon Bay takes 4 of 5 categories. No. I Float is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes; Kowloon Bay is rated 4.09/5 from 30 votes. Choose No. I Float for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kowloon Bay for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. I Float or Kowloon Bay?

Kowloon Bay lasts longest (Kowloon Bay 78/100, No. I Float 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. I Float or Kowloon Bay?

Projection is very close: Kowloon Bay 65/100, No. I Float 64/100 for sillage.

Do No. I Float and Kowloon Bay smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemongrass, Bergamot, Gardenia and Cassis.

Is No. I Float or Kowloon Bay better for summer or winter?

No. I Float suits daytime wear; Kowloon Bay suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. I Float and Kowloon Bay?

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. Kowloon Bay has top notes of Cassis, Lemongrass, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Amber, Anise and Gardenia, a base of Vetiver, Mace and Vanilla.