Fragrance comparison

Ala Baali vs Dodo Edition 2020

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 301 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ala Baali

Nabeel

3.8834 votes

Rank #19,302 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Dodo Edition 2020

Zoologist Perfumes

2.95267 votes

Rank #16,563 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dodo Edition 2020
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ala Baali4/5

Dodo Edition 20201/5

Ratings & consensus: Ala Baali
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: Dodo Edition 2020

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ala BaaliNabeel

Dodo Edition 2020Zoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 35%Had 25%Want 40%

2.95/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 38%

Category winnerAla BaaliRating 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

21%Love

20%Like

14%Ok

22%Dislike

22%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate49

Category winners

LongevityAla Baali

SillageAla Baali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAla BaaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

yellow floral77%

herbal69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

fruity77%

woody65%

sweet53%

green42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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

RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Black CurrantPineappleClary SageCardamom

Base

CuminBasilLavenderGeraniumMuskOakmossPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Lavender and Geranium. 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

Summer84

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men39

Unisex55

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#16,563

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerDodo Edition 2020Higher 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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Dodo Edition 2020 is a sharp, herbal fruit fougere with a divisive streak. It opens on black currant, bergamot, rosemary and pineapple, then turns greener, spicier and more animalic as cumin, lavender, oakmoss and woods settle in. On the right skin it can feel vivid, natural and memorably eccentric. For many wearers, …

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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 Dodo Edition 2020?

Ala Baali takes 4 of 5 categories. Ala Baali is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes; Dodo Edition 2020 is rated 2.95/5 from 267 votes. Choose Ala Baali for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dodo Edition 2020 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ala Baali or Dodo Edition 2020?

Ala Baali lasts longest (Ala Baali 83/100, Dodo Edition 2020 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ala Baali or Dodo Edition 2020?

Ala Baali projects furthest (Ala Baali 82/100, Dodo Edition 2020 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ala Baali and Dodo Edition 2020 smell similar?

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

Is Ala Baali or Dodo Edition 2020 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ala Baali and Dodo Edition 2020?

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. Dodo Edition 2020 has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Cumin, Basil, Lavender and Geranium.