Fragrance comparison

A Book Liason In Lisbon vs Grenache

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

A Book Liason In Lisbon

Zara

3.81180 votes

Rank #12,084 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Grenache

Jupilò

4.0853 votes

Rank #11,660 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grenache takes 4 of 7 categories.

A Book Liason In Lisbon
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grenache
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

A Book Liason In Lisbon3/7

Grenache4/7

Ratings & consensus: Grenache
Community sentiment: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Longevity: Grenache
Sillage & projection: Grenache
Value for money: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Versatility: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grenache

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Book Liason In LisbonZara

GrenacheJupilò

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerGrenacheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

55%Like

22%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

47%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGrenache

SillageGrenache

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value51

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli88%

sweet77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

sweet100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

chocolate69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Plum

Heart

Strawberry

Base

Patchouli

Top

SaffronRaspberryStrawberryRed WinePralinePlumBlood OrangeMango

Heart

RoseOrchidJasmine

Base

ChocolateAmberPatchouliBenzoinSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Strawberry 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

Spring100

Summer59

Fall93

Winter51

Day100

Night25

Spring44

Summer19

Fall100

Winter93

Day45

Night100

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

Men6

Unisex74

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,084

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#11,660

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerGrenacheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Grenache by Jupilò is a dense unisex fragrance built around a rich red wine accord and dark fruits. Designed by perfumer Arturetto Landi, this scent merges sweet strawberry and plum with a warm base of chocolate, amber, and patchouli. It is best suited for cold weather and formal evenings.

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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, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Grenache?

Grenache takes 4 of 7 categories. A Book Liason In Lisbon is rated 3.81/5 from 180 votes; Grenache is rated 4.08/5 from 53 votes. Choose A Book Liason In Lisbon for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grenache for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Grenache?

Grenache lasts longest (Grenache 79/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Grenache?

Grenache projects furthest (Grenache 71/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Book Liason In Lisbon and Grenache smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Strawberry and Patchouli.

Is A Book Liason In Lisbon or Grenache better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Book Liason In Lisbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Grenache is the stronger pick. A Book Liason In Lisbon suits daytime wear; Grenache suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Book Liason In Lisbon and Grenache?

A Book Liason In Lisbon has top notes of Plum, heart notes of Strawberry, a base of Patchouli. Grenache has top notes of Saffron, Raspberry, Strawberry and Red Wine, heart notes of Rose, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Chocolate, Amber, Patchouli and Benzoin.