Fragrance comparison

Truly Unique vs No.1

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 181 ratings analysed

Truly Unique

Avon

3.8629 votes

Rank #51,452 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

No.1

M. Asam

3.87152 votes

Rank #6,709 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No.1 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Truly Unique
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No.1
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Truly Unique2/7

No.15/7

Ratings & consensus: No.1
Community sentiment: No.1
Longevity: No.1
Sillage & projection: No.1
Value for money: Truly Unique
Versatility: Truly Unique
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No.1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Truly UniqueAvon

No.1M. Asam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 48%Had 33%Want 20%

3.87/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 37%

Category winnerNo.1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

33%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNo.1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo.1

SillageNo.1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value76

Category winnerTruly UniqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

green80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

fruity50%

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

woody30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tangerine

Heart

Cardamom

Base

Ivy

Top

LimeBergamotGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

TeaCardamom

Base

Virginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter70

Day100

Night38

Spring72

Summer100

Fall28

Winter17

Day100

Night24

Category winnerTruly UniqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerNo.1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Truly Unique opens with a bright burst of tangerine that feels sharp and zesty. Warm cardamom quickly steps in to add a dry spice layer, while ivy brings a clean, green leaf texture to the dry-down. It sits close to the skin after the first hour, making it an easy pick for casual spring mornings or warm afternoon…

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No.1 by M. Asam delivers a sharp, revitalizing burst of citrus centered on lime and grapefruit. It settles into a crisp, tea-forward heart with a touch of spiced cardamom. This aromatic blend offers a clean, bracing experience for warm weather, making it a reliable pick for casual daytime wear when you want a straight…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Truly Unique or No.1?

No.1 takes 5 of 7 categories. Truly Unique is rated 3.86/5 from 29 votes; No.1 is rated 3.87/5 from 152 votes. Choose Truly Unique for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No.1 for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Truly Unique or No.1?

No.1 lasts longest (No.1 67/100, Truly Unique 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Truly Unique or No.1?

No.1 projects furthest (No.1 56/100, Truly Unique 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Truly Unique and No.1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine and Cardamom.

Is Truly Unique or No.1 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Truly Unique and No.1?

Truly Unique has top notes of Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Ivy. No.1 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Tea and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar and Amber.