Fragrance comparison

Uno vs Grain de Sable

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

4 wins

Uno

Roccobarocco

4.0467 votes

Rank #13,863 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #23,132 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Uno takes 4 of 5 categories.

Uno
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Grain de Sable
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Uno4/5

Grain de Sable1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UnoRoccobarocco

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

Category winnerUnoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

36%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGrain de Sable

SillageUno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value75

Category winnerUnoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachYellow MandarinBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine SambacHyacinthLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodAmberMuskPatchouliVanilla

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer32

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night62

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerUnoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Uno by Roccobarocco is a classic 1986 floral woody musk composition for women. It opens with vibrant peach and yellow mandarin before settling into a heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac. The base is grounded by oakmoss, sandalwood, and patchouli, creating a warm, sophisticated profile perfect for office wear or re…

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Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…

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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, Uno or Grain de Sable?

Uno takes 4 of 5 categories. Uno is rated 4.04/5 from 67 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Uno for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Uno or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable lasts longest (Grain de Sable 68/100, Uno 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Uno or Grain de Sable?

Uno projects furthest (Uno 67/100, Grain de Sable 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Uno and Grain de Sable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Uno or Grain de Sable better for summer or winter?

Uno suits daytime wear; Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Uno and Grain de Sable?

Uno has top notes of Peach, Yellow Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Hyacinth, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.