Fragrance comparison

Alba Andaluz vs Délices des Bois

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alba Andaluz

Noble Heritage

4.205 votes

Rank #51,901 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Délices des Bois

Veronique Gabai

4.2692 votes

Rank #30,469 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alba Andaluz takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alba Andaluz
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Délices des Bois
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alba Andaluz3/4

Délices des Bois1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alba Andaluz
Sillage & projection: Alba Andaluz
Value for money: Alba Andaluz
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Délices des Bois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alba AndaluzNoble Heritage

Délices des BoisVeronique Gabai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.26/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

52%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAlba Andaluz

SillageAlba Andaluz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value31

Category winnerAlba AndaluzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

white floral90%

fruity80%

powdery70%

citrus60%

sweet50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Yellow MandarinItalian LemonBergamotNeroli Essence

Heart

Orange BlossomAlmondCake

Base

Gourmand AccordAmbroxanVanilla AbsoluteSiam BenzoinVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

Neroli EssencePetitgrainItalian Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

FigJasmineSage

Base5-7 hrs

Australian SandalwoodDreamwoodVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon, Neroli Essence and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Délices des Bois, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

Men2

Unisex43

Women55

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 19%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,901

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDélices des BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yellow mandarin, Italian lemon, and bergamot open Alba Andaluz with a tart citrus brightness that feels sharp and wet. Neroli essence adds a green floral streak before the fragrance shifts into creamy almond and a dense Spanish cake note. Orange blossom ties the pastry sweetness to the citrus top, keeping the gourmand…

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Délices des Bois by Veronique Gabai treats cedar and sandalwood with an airy, sun-drenched touch. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp Italian lemon, bitter petitgrain, and sparkling neroli essence that cuts cleanly through morning air. Within twenty minutes, sweet fig pulp and green leaves emerge alongside subtl…

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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, Alba Andaluz or Délices des Bois?

Alba Andaluz takes 3 of 4 categories. Alba Andaluz is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Délices des Bois is rated 4.26/5 from 92 votes. Choose Alba Andaluz for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Délices des Bois for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alba Andaluz or Délices des Bois?

Alba Andaluz lasts longest (Alba Andaluz 77/100, Délices des Bois 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alba Andaluz or Délices des Bois?

Alba Andaluz projects furthest (Alba Andaluz 79/100, Délices des Bois 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alba Andaluz and Délices des Bois smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon, Neroli Essence and Virginia Cedar.

Is Alba Andaluz or Délices des Bois better for summer or winter?

Alba Andaluz suits evening wear; Délices des Bois suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alba Andaluz and Délices des Bois?

Alba Andaluz has top notes of Yellow Mandarin, Italian Lemon, Bergamot and Neroli Essence, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Almond and Cake, a base of Gourmand Accord, Ambroxan, Vanilla Absolute and Siam Benzoin. Délices des Bois has top notes of Neroli Essence, Petitgrain and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Fig, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Dreamwood, Virginia Cedar and Musk.