Fragrance comparison

Number One vs Emulsione Libera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 142 ratings analysed

3 wins

Number One

Paris Elysees

3.94124 votes

Rank #18,705 CitrusTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Emulsione Libera

Peccato Originale

3.8318 votes

Rank #43,499 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Number One takes 3 of 5 categories.

Number One
Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Emulsione Libera
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Number One3/5

Emulsione Libera2/5

Ratings & consensus: Number One
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Emulsione Libera
Sillage & projection: Emulsione Libera
Value for money: Number One
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Number One

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Number OneParis Elysees

Emulsione LiberaPeccato Originale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 43%Had 40%Want 17%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%

Category winnerNumber OneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

124 votes

28%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEmulsione Libera

SillageEmulsione Libera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNumber OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

tropical90%

aromatic80%

warm spicy70%

sweet60%

fruity50%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

green84%

mossy77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

LemonPineapple

Base2 to 4 hours

Papaya

Top

Green TeaMandarin OrangePineapplePapaya

Heart

CardamomJasmineNutmegViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pineapple and Papaya. Durations are only published for Number One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer100

Fall32

Winter15

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex70

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#43,499

PerfumerSilvia Monti

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNumber OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Number One by Paris Elysees delivers an energetic burst of crisp citrus and juicy tropical fruit built for warm days. The opening strikes with sharp bergamot and a light touch of warm spicy cardamom, giving the initial spray an invigorating, aromatic lift. Soon after, zesty lemon and sweet pineapple take over the cent…

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Emulsione Libera opens with juicy mandarin, pineapple and papaya, but it does not stay tropical for long. Green tea, cardamom and violet pull it into a greener, lightly spicy floral direction, then oakmoss and sandalwood give it a soft, earthy finish. It suits someone who likes fresh scents with texture rather than 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Number One or Emulsione Libera?

Number One takes 3 of 5 categories. Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 124 votes; Emulsione Libera is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Number One for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Emulsione Libera for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Number One or Emulsione Libera?

Emulsione Libera lasts longest (Emulsione Libera 63/100, Number One 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Number One or Emulsione Libera?

Emulsione Libera projects furthest (Emulsione Libera 60/100, Number One 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Number One and Emulsione Libera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pineapple and Papaya.

Is Number One or Emulsione Libera better for summer or winter?

Number One suits daytime wear; Emulsione Libera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Number One and Emulsione Libera?

Number One has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lemon and Pineapple, a base of Papaya. Emulsione Libera has top notes of Green Tea, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Papaya, heart notes of Cardamom, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Violet, a base of Oakmoss and Sandalwood.