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72 - Smell Of The Unseen vs A Book Liason In Lisbon

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

Updated 183 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

72 - Smell Of The Unseen takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • 72 - Smell Of The Unseen

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

  • A Book Liason In Lisbon

    Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

72 - Smell Of The Unseen2/3
A Book Liason In Lisbon1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
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Longevity
72 - Smell Of The Unseen
Sillage & projection
72 - Smell Of The Unseen
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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Fragranxe ranking
A Book Liason In Lisbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
72 - Smell Of The UnseenEXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions
A Book Liason In LisbonZara
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
3.81/ 5 · 180 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

17%Love
55%Like
22%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

Longevity72 - Smell Of The Unseen

Sillage72 - Smell Of The Unseen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value79
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
amber92%
fruity84%
woody77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
patchouli88%
sweet77%
woody65%
warm spicy53%
earthy42%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Black CurrantStrawberryPlumPink PepperCardamomSaffronRhubarb
Heart
CarnationHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyRoseHoney
Base
VanillaTolu BalsamPeru BalsamOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Top
Plum
Heart
Strawberry
Base
Patchouli
InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Plum and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer59
Fall93
Winter51
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men1
Unisex21
Women78
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,216

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,084

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

72 - Smell Of The Unseen by EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions is a rich, dark fruity amber extrait de parfum with serious depth. It opens with a burst of ripe wild strawberry, tart plum, and crushed black currant lifted by hot pink pepper and earthy saffron. As it settles onto the skin, thick golden honey and …

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Zara A Book Liason In Lisbon opens with a punch of juicy plum before settling into sweet strawberry and an earthy patchouli base. Composed by perfumer Ane Ayo, this fruity chypre delivers a bright profile tailored for casual spring mornings and crisp autumn afternoons. It offers an easy budget grab for anyone who enjo…

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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, 72 - Smell Of The Unseen or A Book Liason In Lisbon?

72 - Smell Of The Unseen takes 2 of 3 categories. 72 - Smell Of The Unseen is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; A Book Liason In Lisbon is rated 3.81/5 from 180 votes. Choose 72 - Smell Of The Unseen for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose A Book Liason In Lisbon for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 72 - Smell Of The Unseen or A Book Liason In Lisbon?

72 - Smell Of The Unseen lasts longest (72 - Smell Of The Unseen 100/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 72 - Smell Of The Unseen or A Book Liason In Lisbon?

72 - Smell Of The Unseen projects furthest (72 - Smell Of The Unseen 75/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 72 - Smell Of The Unseen and A Book Liason In Lisbon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Plum and Patchouli.

Is 72 - Smell Of The Unseen or A Book Liason In Lisbon better for summer or winter?

A Book Liason In Lisbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 72 - Smell Of The Unseen and A Book Liason In Lisbon?

72 - Smell Of The Unseen has top notes of Black Currant, Strawberry, Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam and Olibanum. A Book Liason In Lisbon has top notes of Plum, heart notes of Strawberry, a base of Patchouli.

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