Fragrance comparison

Ustad vs U1 Fire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ustad

Nabeel

3.5917 votes

Rank #47,171 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

U1 Fire

Atelier Ulric Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #73,514 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ustad takes 2 of 2 categories.

Ustad
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
U1 Fire
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Ustad2/2

U1 Fire0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UstadNabeel

U1 FireAtelier Ulric Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

41%Like

24%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityUstad

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

citrus61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBasil

Heart

LavenderCinnamonGeraniumArtemisiaClary SageYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossMuskCumin

Top

BergamotMelonAppleLemonWormwoodSea Notes

Heart

BasilLavenderArtemisiaGeraniumStar AniseCinnamonSpicy Notes

Base

PatchouliOakmossHaitian VetiverTexas CedarTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Basil and Lavender. 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

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#73,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUstadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Ustad delivers a classical aromatic fougere profile that balances sharp green herbs with warm spices. Bergamot and basil spark the opening, before settling into a soapy lavender and geranium heart. A dry down of cumin, oakmoss, and clean musk makes it a traditional scent for active daytime wear in warm weather.

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U1 Fire by Atelier Ulric Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, sour apple, and watery sea notes balanced against bitter wormwood. As the initial spray settles, herbal basil, cool lavender, and sweet star anise emerge across the heart. The dry down drops into darker territory with patchouli, dry Texas cedar,…

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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 lasts longer, Ustad or U1 Fire?

Ustad lasts longest (Ustad 68/100, U1 Fire 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ustad and U1 Fire smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Lavender.

Is Ustad or U1 Fire better for summer or winter?

Ustad suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ustad and U1 Fire?

Ustad has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Geranium and Artemisia, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cumin. U1 Fire has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Artemisia and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver and Texas Cedar.