Fragrance comparison

Ace vs BGTA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ace

Riggs

4.502 votes

Rank #57,448 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #67,472 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ace takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ace
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Ace4/4

BGTA0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AceRiggs

BGTAPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

50%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityAce

SillageAce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomOrange

Heart

Green TeaLavenderRose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Green Tea 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,472

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ace by Riggs opens with bright bergamot and orange, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart of green tea, lavender, and soft rose. The dry-down brings sandalwood, musk, and a light tonka warmth. It reads as a fresh spicy citrus scent with an easy unisex feel. If you like crisp, polished fragrances that stay approac…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ace or BGTA?

Ace takes 4 of 4 categories. Ace is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ace for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Ace or BGTA?

Ace lasts longest (Ace 60/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ace or BGTA?

Ace projects furthest (Ace 50/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ace and BGTA smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Green Tea and Lavender.

Is Ace or BGTA better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ace and BGTA?

Ace has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Green Tea, Lavender and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. 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.