Fragrance comparison

Rafale vs U1ST For Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Rafale

Molinard

4.0715 votes

Rank #37,357 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

U1ST For Men

Atelier Ulric Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #73,608 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Rafale
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
U1ST For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity.

Rafale1/2

U1ST For Men1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: U1ST For Men
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rafale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RafaleMolinard

U1ST For MenAtelier Ulric Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityU1ST For Men

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

herbal70%

lavender60%

white floral50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineBasilLavenderBergamotArtemisiaVetiverJuniper BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliLemonCedarMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeMintGalbanumWatery Notes

Heart

FennelArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilFreesia

Base

CedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodTobaccoAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Artemisia, Vetiver and Juniper Berries. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night13

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#73,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRafaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Rafale is a crisp 1977 aromatic blend that opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil. It feels like stepping into a sunlit French herb garden right after a cool morning rain, mixing bright citrus with clean herbal greenery. As it warms on the skin, French lavender and …

Reviews →

U1ST For Men by Atelier Ulric Fragrances focuses on a sharp green opening built around galbanum, bitter lemon, and crushed mint leaves. As the top notes clear, a distinct herbal heart of fennel, basil, and aromatic artemisia emerges over a cool aquatic background. The fragrance settles into a dry, grounded base of ced…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Rafale or U1ST For Men?

U1ST For Men lasts longest (U1ST For Men 80/100, Rafale 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rafale and U1ST For Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Artemisia, Vetiver and Juniper Berries.

Is Rafale or U1ST For Men better for summer or winter?

Rafale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rafale and U1ST For Men?

Rafale features Jasmine, Basil, Lavender, Bergamot and Artemisia. U1ST For Men has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Galbanum, heart notes of Fennel, Artemisia, Juniper Berries and Basil, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.