Fragrance comparison

Sublime vs No Limit$

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,004 ratings analysed

Sublime

Chaugan

3.6131 votes

Rank #49,682 WoodyWarm Spicy

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

No Limit$

Philipp Plein Parfums

3.811,973 votes

Rank #1,926 Warm SpicyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No Limit$ takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sublime
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No Limit$
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Sublime2/7

No Limit$4/7

Ratings & consensus: No Limit$
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: No Limit$
Sillage & projection: Sublime
Value for money: No Limit$
Versatility: Sublime
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No Limit$

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SublimeChaugan

No Limit$Philipp Plein Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 56%

3.81/ 5 · 1,973 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerNo Limit$Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

42%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

1,973 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo Limit$

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNo Limit$Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

leather69%

rose61%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

woody84%

amber77%

smoky69%

chocolate61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseBlack PepperGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

RaspberryIncense

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodLeatherWoodsy NotesAmber

Top

Black PepperCardamomCinnamonClovesStar AniseWatery NotesGingerBergamot

Heart

Dark ChocolateBourbon VanillaIncenseAmber

Base

LeatherWoodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Ginger, Incense and Leather. Durations are only published for Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night63

Spring40

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,926

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerNo Limit$Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sublime by Chaugan presents a spicy, sweet floral composition rooted in dark woods and resins. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp rose, cracked black pepper, and warm ginger, giving an energetic and spicy introduction. As the opening settles, a sweeter heart emerges, pairing ripe raspberry and lush rose petals …

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No Limit$ by Philipp Plein Parfums opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, cloves, and star anise before settling into dark chocolate, bourbon vanilla, and rough leather. Built by Alberto Morillas, this winter fragrance combines sweet gourmand elements with a heavy woody base for cold nights and dark leather jackets.

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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, Sublime or No Limit$?

No Limit$ takes 4 of 7 categories. Sublime is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes; No Limit$ is rated 3.81/5 from 1,973 votes. Choose Sublime for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose No Limit$ for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sublime or No Limit$?

They last about the same: No Limit$ 73/100, Sublime 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sublime or No Limit$?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 75/100, No Limit$ 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sublime and No Limit$ smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Ginger, Incense and Leather.

Is Sublime or No Limit$ better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sublime is the stronger pick. For winter, No Limit$ is the stronger pick. Sublime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sublime and No Limit$?

Sublime has top notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Raspberry and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Woodsy Notes and Amber. No Limit$ has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Cloves, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Bourbon Vanilla, Incense and Amber, a base of Leather, Woodsy Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.