Fragrance comparison

Ala Baali vs Aubusson Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 140 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ala Baali

Nabeel

3.8834 votes

Rank #19,227 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Aubusson Homme

Aubusson

3.99106 votes

Rank #25,588 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ala Baali takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ala Baali
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aubusson Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Ala Baali4/5

Aubusson Homme1/5

Ratings & consensus: Aubusson Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ala Baali
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

Aubusson HommeAubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 35%Had 25%Want 40%

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

Category winnerAubusson HommeRating 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

55%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAla Baali

SillageAla Baali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value80

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%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBasil

Heart

Ylang-YlangLavenderGeraniumClary SageCinnamonArtemisia

Base

MuskOakmossCumin

Top

Mandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydesBasilLemon

Heart

FirCinnamonCyclamenGeraniumJasmineCarnation

Base

PatchouliOakmossLabdanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Basil, Geranium and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer31

Fall98

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Aubusson Homme is a classic 1992 leather fragrance defined by its sharp opening of juniper berries and basil. It evolves into a complex heart of fir and carnation before settling into a masculine, resinous base of patchouli, oakmoss, and leather. Ideal for cooler weather, this scent offers a mature profile for those w…

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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 Aubusson Homme?

Ala Baali takes 4 of 5 categories. Ala Baali is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes; Aubusson Homme is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes. Choose Ala Baali for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aubusson Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ala Baali or Aubusson Homme?

Ala Baali lasts longest (Ala Baali 83/100, Aubusson Homme 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ala Baali or Aubusson Homme?

Ala Baali projects furthest (Ala Baali 82/100, Aubusson Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ala Baali and Aubusson Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Basil, Geranium and Cinnamon.

Is Ala Baali or Aubusson Homme better for summer or winter?

Ala Baali suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ala Baali and Aubusson Homme?

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. Aubusson Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Juniper Berries, Artemisia and Green Notes, heart notes of Fir, Cinnamon, Cyclamen and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Leather.