Strellson No 1 vs Nio
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nio takes 4 of 6 categories.
Strellson No 1Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NioChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Strellson No 12/6
Nio4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Nio
- Community sentiment
- Strellson No 1
- Longevity
- Nio
- Sillage & projection
- Nio
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Strellson No 1
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nio
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Strellson No 1StrellsonNioXerjoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
4.20/ 5 · 3,870 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerNioRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
61%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
59%Love
24%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
2,849 votes
Category winnerStrellson No 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNio
SillageNio
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
earthy77%
citrus65%
warm spicy53%
fresh spicy42%
citrus100%
green91%
aromatic83%
woody74%
fresh spicy65%
white floral56%
Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Virginia CedarBergamotCardamomNeroli
Heart
LavenderCorianderJasmineIris
Base
VetyverPatchouliIncense
Top
BergamotGreen NotesNeroli
Heart
CardamomPink PepperJasmineNutmeg
Base
VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night73
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter10
Day–
Night–
Category winnerStrellson No 1Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,138
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#322
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews469
Category winnerNioHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStrellson No 1 opens with sharp bergamot, green cardamom, and dry Virginia cedar before settling into a clean herbal core. Crisp coriander and fresh lavender build a structured middle that feels crisp and tailored. As the top notes fade, a soft base of patchouli, smoky incense, and vetiver anchors the wear with subtle…
Reviews →Xerjoff Nio opens with a blast of crushed bergamot leaves and bitter neroli. Green stem notes cut through the tart citrus burst, giving the initial spray an intense, photorealistic crispness that feels immediately alive on warm summer skin. As the sharp top notes settle, dry vetiver, patchouli, and Virginia cedarwood…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Strellson No 1 or Nio?
Nio takes 4 of 6 categories. Strellson No 1 is rated 4.06/5 from 36 votes; Nio is rated 4.20/5 from 3,870 votes. Choose Strellson No 1 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nio for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Strellson No 1 or Nio?
Nio lasts longest (Nio 74/100, Strellson No 1 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Strellson No 1 or Nio?
Nio projects furthest (Nio 64/100, Strellson No 1 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Strellson No 1 and Nio smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Neroli.
Is Strellson No 1 or Nio better for summer or winter?
For summer, Strellson No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Strellson No 1 is the stronger pick. Strellson No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Strellson No 1 and Nio?
Strellson No 1 has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vetyver, Patchouli and Incense. Nio has top notes of Bergamot, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Amber.
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