Fragrance comparison

Ala Baali vs ARA(GON)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ala Baali

Nabeel

3.8834 votes

Rank #19,338 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

ARA(GON)

Mallo

3.9731 votes

Rank #39,454 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ala Baali takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ala Baali
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ARA(GON)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ala Baali3/5

ARA(GON)2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ala BaaliNabeel

ARA(GON)Mallo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 35%Had 25%Want 40%

3.97/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%

Category winnerARA(GON)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

58%Love

13%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

10%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityARA(GON)

SillageAla Baali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAla BaaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

yellow floral77%

herbal69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

herbal65%

woody48%

floral30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBasil

Heart

Ylang-YlangLavenderGeraniumClary SageCinnamonArtemisia

Base

MuskOakmossCumin

Notes

SainfoinsBasilCuminRosemaryLavenderelemiOakmossArtemisiaThymeCypressCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, Artemisia and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for ARA(GON), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer62

Fall92

Winter62

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men46

Unisex54

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#39,454

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAla BaaliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ala Baali is a citrusy aromatic fougere with an old-school feel. Bergamot, lemon and basil give it a brisk opening, then lavender, clary sage and geranium move in with a herbal, slightly spicy heart. As it dries down, musk and oakmoss give it a greener, more classic structure, while cumin adds a dry, warm edge. It loo…

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ARA(GON) by Mallo captures the wild flora of Spain's Aragon region through a distinct aromatic fougere structure. Crafted by perfumer Antonio Lasheras, the composition centers on regional botanical extracts rather than standard commercial citrus. An aromatic wave of lavender, artemisia, and sweet basil opens the scent…

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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, Ala Baali or ARA(GON)?

Ala Baali takes 3 of 5 categories. Ala Baali is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes; ARA(GON) is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes. Choose Ala Baali for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose ARA(GON) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ala Baali or ARA(GON)?

They last about the same: ARA(GON) 84/100, Ala Baali 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ala Baali or ARA(GON)?

Ala Baali projects furthest (Ala Baali 82/100, ARA(GON) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ala Baali and ARA(GON) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Artemisia and Oakmoss.

Is Ala Baali or ARA(GON) better for summer or winter?

Ala Baali suits daytime wear; ARA(GON) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ala Baali and ARA(GON)?

Ala Baali has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Cumin. ARA(GON) features Sainfoins, Basil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender.