Fragrance comparison

1 THE REFORMER vs BGTA

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 THE REFORMER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.002 votes

Rank #61,200 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #58,803 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

BGTA takes 1 of 1 categories.

1 THE REFORMER
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

1 THE REFORMER0/1

BGTA1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1 THE REFORMERhOUSE OF hELIOS

BGTAPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

salty61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea SaltMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomGingerJasmineNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Cardamom, Ginger and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 1 THE REFORMER, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,200

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,803

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBGTAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1 The Reformer by House of Helios is a crisp, mineral-forward woody aromatic fragrance anchored by sea salt and sunlit citrus. The initial spray hits you with a sharp blast of mandarin peel and briny ocean air. That sharpness softens quickly. Within ten minutes, warm cardamom and zesty ginger enter the mix, accompanie…

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BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

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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, 1 THE REFORMER or BGTA?

BGTA takes 1 of 1 categories. 1 THE REFORMER is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1 THE REFORMER for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do 1 THE REFORMER and BGTA smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Cardamom, Ginger and Jasmine.

Is 1 THE REFORMER or BGTA better for summer or winter?

1 THE REFORMER suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1 THE REFORMER and BGTA?

1 THE REFORMER has top notes of Sea Salt and Mandarin, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedarwood. BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin.