Fragrance comparison

Alameda vs Misqaal

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 432 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alameda

Robert Piguet

4.12387 votes

Rank #2,168 AmberWoody

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16%scent match

Clearly different

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #17,303 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alameda takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alameda
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alameda4/7

Misqaal2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlamedaRobert Piguet

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 387 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

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

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerAlamedaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAlamedaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

iris77%

white floral69%

rose61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilyBergamot

Heart

OrrisRose

Base

AmberPatchouliCastoreum

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose and Castoreum. 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–

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerMisqaalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex41

Women57

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,168

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#17,303

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAlamedaHigher 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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Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…

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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 Misqaal?

Alameda takes 4 of 7 categories. Alameda is rated 4.12/5 from 387 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Alameda for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alameda or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Alameda 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alameda or Misqaal?

Projection is very close: Alameda 69/100, Misqaal 69/100 for sillage.

Do Alameda and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose and Castoreum.

Is Alameda or Misqaal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Misqaal is the stronger pick. For winter, Alameda is the stronger pick. Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alameda and Misqaal?

Alameda has top notes of Lily and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Castoreum. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).