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A Book Liason In Lisbon vs In The Nowhere Land

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

Updated 205 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Book Liason In Lisbon 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.

  • In The Nowhere Land

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

A Book Liason In Lisbon4/7
In The Nowhere Land3/7
Ratings & consensus
In The Nowhere Land
Community sentiment
A Book Liason In Lisbon
Longevity
In The Nowhere Land
Sillage & projection
In The Nowhere Land
Value for money
A Book Liason In Lisbon
Versatility
A Book Liason In Lisbon
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
A Book Liason In Lisbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
A Book Liason In LisbonZara
In The Nowhere LandAurora Scents
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 180 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%
Category winnerIn The Nowhere LandRating 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

56%Love
20%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate

25 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityIn The Nowhere Land

SillageIn The Nowhere Land

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value63
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%
fruity100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Plum
Heart
Strawberry
Base
Patchouli
Top
PlumStrawberryBlack CurrantGrapefruitBergamotCoconut
Heart
OrrisGardeniaJasmineLily of the ValleyRose
Base
LeatherFrankincensePatchouliWhite MuskVanillaAmber
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
Spring83
Summer42
Fall100
Winter50
Day60
Night100
Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex21
Women78
Men29
Unisex43
Women29
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,084

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#25,760

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonHigher 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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In The Nowhere Land by Aurora Scents offers an adventurous unisex profile. It opens with a bright blast of grapefruit and strawberry before settling into a sophisticated leather and frankincense base. This scent thrives in cooler autumn weather, providing an intriguing shift from fruity top notes to a resonant, dark d…

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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 In The Nowhere Land?

A Book Liason In Lisbon takes 4 of 7 categories. A Book Liason In Lisbon is rated 3.81/5 from 180 votes; In The Nowhere Land is rated 4.08/5 from 25 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 In The Nowhere Land for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Book Liason In Lisbon or In The Nowhere Land?

In The Nowhere Land lasts longest (In The Nowhere Land 72/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Book Liason In Lisbon or In The Nowhere Land?

In The Nowhere Land projects furthest (In The Nowhere Land 68/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Book Liason In Lisbon and In The Nowhere Land smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Strawberry and Patchouli.

Is A Book Liason In Lisbon or In The Nowhere Land better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A Book Liason In Lisbon and In The Nowhere Land?

A Book Liason In Lisbon has top notes of Plum, heart notes of Strawberry, a base of Patchouli. In The Nowhere Land has top notes of Plum, Strawberry, Black Currant and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orris, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Leather, Frankincense, Patchouli and White Musk.

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