Fragrance comparison

No. I Float vs Meriggi

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

No. I Float

Gabar

3.9729 votes

Rank #21,405 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Meriggi

Wally

4.508 votes

Rank #32,805 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. I Float takes 3 of 4 categories.

No. I Float
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Meriggi
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No. I Float3/4

Meriggi1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. I FloatGabar

MeriggiWally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo. I Float

SillageNo. I Float

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMeriggiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

green60%

ozonic50%

floral100%

fruity90%

soft spicy80%

green70%

aromatic60%

sweet50%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

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

LilacJasmineGardeniaRoseGeraniumMandarin OrangeLimeGrapefruit

Heart

Black Currant BlossomBasilPineappleWhite PeachSeaweedMelonViolet LeafGalbanum

Base

Star AniseCedarSandalwoodWhite MuskMalt

InformationalShared notesBasil, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Gardenia. 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

Summer83

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

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

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,405

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#32,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNo. I FloatHigher 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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Meriggi opens with a bright flash of tart lime, bitter grapefruit, and green mandarin. Within minutes, the citrus settles into a dense botanical heart where gardenia, lilac, and black currant blossom mingle with dewy melon and green galbanum. What prevents the floral fruit blend from turning into simple bath soap is a…

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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 Meriggi?

No. I Float takes 3 of 4 categories. No. I Float is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes; Meriggi is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose No. I Float for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Meriggi for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. I Float or Meriggi?

They last about the same: No. I Float 71/100, Meriggi 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, No. I Float or Meriggi?

No. I Float projects furthest (No. I Float 64/100, Meriggi 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. I Float and Meriggi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Gardenia.

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

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

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

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. Meriggi has top notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, heart notes of Black Currant Blossom, Basil, Pineapple and White Peach, a base of Star Anise, Cedar, Sandalwood and White Musk.