Fragrance comparison

Alameda vs Knize Ten

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,389 ratings analysed

Alameda

Robert Piguet

4.12387 votes

Rank #2,168 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Knize Ten

Knize

4.072,002 votes

Rank #224 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Ten takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alameda
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Knize Ten
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Alameda2/7

Knize Ten5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlamedaRobert Piguet

Knize TenKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 387 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAlamedaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

290 votes

51%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,204 votes

Category winnerAlamedaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKnize Ten

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value74

Category winnerKnize TenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

iris77%

white floral69%

rose61%

leather100%

woody92%

animalic84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilyBergamot

Heart

OrrisRose

Base

AmberPatchouliCastoreum

Top

GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris, Amber 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

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKnize TenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex41

Women57

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,168

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#224

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alameda by Robert Piguet is a resinous amber composition that feels like a quiet walk through a sun-warmed garden. It pairs a soft lily top note with a heart of iris and rose, settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and patchouli. This unisex fragrance thrives in the cooler air of autumn and winter, offering …

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Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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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, Alameda or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten takes 5 of 7 categories. Alameda is rated 4.12/5 from 387 votes; Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes. Choose Alameda for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alameda or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Alameda 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alameda or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Alameda 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alameda and Knize Ten smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Alameda or Knize Ten better for summer or winter?

For summer, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. For winter, Alameda is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alameda and Knize Ten?

Alameda has top notes of Lily and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Castoreum. Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber.