Fragrance comparison

Alameda vs Red Hoba

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 786 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alameda

Robert Piguet

4.12387 votes

Rank #2,168 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Red Hoba

Xerjoff

3.75399 votes

Rank #6,503 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alameda takes 5 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.
Red Hoba
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Alameda5/7

Red Hoba1/7

Ratings & consensus: Alameda
Community sentiment: Alameda
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Red Hoba
Value for money: Alameda
Versatility: Alameda
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

Red HobaXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 387 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 399 votes

Have 63%Had 38%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

38%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

399 votes

Category winnerAlamedaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRed Hoba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value27

Category winnerAlamedaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

iris77%

white floral69%

rose61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

amber77%

powdery69%

smoky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilyBergamot

Heart

OrrisRose

Base

AmberPatchouliCastoreum

Top

CardamomCinnamonBergamot

Heart

PatchouliIncenseOrrisJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodCashmeranMuskPapyrusLabdanumCastoreum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris, Patchouli 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–

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlamedaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex41

Women57

Men27

Unisex58

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,168

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#6,503

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews40

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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Red Hoba opens with a sharp burst of cardamom, cinnamon, and sour bergamot that can catch you off guard. It quickly thickens on skin into dark incense, dry papyrus, and smoky guaiac wood. Designed for cold November nights and tailored winter coats, this unisex perfume demands a light touch on the sprayer.

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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 Red Hoba?

Alameda takes 5 of 7 categories. Alameda is rated 4.12/5 from 387 votes; Red Hoba is rated 3.75/5 from 399 votes. Choose Alameda for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Red Hoba for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alameda or Red Hoba?

They last about the same: Alameda 79/100, Red Hoba 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alameda or Red Hoba?

Red Hoba projects furthest (Red Hoba 73/100, Alameda 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alameda and Red Hoba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris, Patchouli and Castoreum.

Is Alameda or Red Hoba better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alameda and Red Hoba?

Alameda has top notes of Lily and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Castoreum. Red Hoba has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cashmeran, Musk and Papyrus.