Fragrance comparison

Strellson No 1 vs Ungaro

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 287 ratings analysed

Strellson No 1

Strellson

4.0636 votes

Rank #23,138 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ungaro

Emanuel Ungaro

4.27251 votes

Rank #4,541 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ungaro takes 6 of 6 categories.

Strellson No 1
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ungaro
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Strellson No 10/6

Ungaro6/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Strellson No 1Strellson

UngaroEmanuel Ungaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

4.27/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

Category winnerUngaroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

49%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerUngaroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityUngaro

SillageUngaro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Virginia CedarBergamotCardamomNeroli

Heart

LavenderCorianderJasmineIris

Base

VetyverPatchouliIncense

Top30 to 45 minutes

Orange BlossomRoseNeroliJasmineCorianderAldehydesLemonBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Turkish RoseIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCardamomMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Neroli. Durations are only published for Ungaro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night73

Spring49

Summer36

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerUngaroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerUngaroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Strellson 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…

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Ungaro by Emanuel Ungaro is an expressive oriental woody fragrance that layers bright citrus over deep, warm resins. The scent opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, lemon, and bergamot, rapidly introducing a bouquet of orange blossom, jasmine, and neroli. As the citrus sparkle settles, powdery iris, Turkish rose, and…

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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, Strellson No 1 or Ungaro?

Ungaro takes 6 of 6 categories. Strellson No 1 is rated 4.06/5 from 36 votes; Ungaro is rated 4.27/5 from 251 votes. Choose Strellson No 1 for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ungaro for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Strellson No 1 or Ungaro?

Ungaro lasts longest (Ungaro 73/100, Strellson No 1 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Strellson No 1 or Ungaro?

Ungaro projects furthest (Ungaro 75/100, Strellson No 1 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Strellson No 1 and Ungaro smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% 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 Ungaro better for summer or winter?

For summer, Strellson No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ungaro is the stronger pick. Strellson No 1 suits daytime wear; Ungaro suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Strellson No 1 and Ungaro?

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. Ungaro has top notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Neroli and Jasmine, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.