Fragrance comparison

Alba (From Across the Alps) vs Plotinum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alba (From Across the Alps)

DSH Perfumes · 2013

4.258 votes

Rank #38,291 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Plotinum

Class

3.001 votes

Rank #74,728 PowderyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alba (From Across the Alps) takes 2 of 2 categories.

Alba (From Across the Alps)
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Plotinum
Choose it for a powdery and almond character.

Alba (From Across the Alps)2/2

Plotinum0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Alba (From Across the Alps)
Fragranxe ranking: Alba (From Across the Alps)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alba (From Across the Alps)DSH Perfumes

PlotinumClass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 2%Had 7%Want 90%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

almond69%

woody61%

powdery100%

almond92%

woody84%

citrus77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, powdery and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Bitter OrangeNeroliBergamotPetitgrainLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomHeliotropeJasmineNarcissusWhite RoseOlive BlossomBlack Elder

Base6-8 hrs

BeeswaxBitter AlmondOrris RootTruffleAustralian SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotHeliotrope

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineBitter Almond

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberSandalwood

Category winnerAlba (From Across the Alps)Longest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,291

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2013

Reviews2

Overall rank#74,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlba (From Across the Alps)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alba (From Across the Alps) starts with a punchy splash of bitter orange, sharp petitgrain, and tart lemon peel. That initial citrus brightness lasts about twenty minutes before mellowing into an antique floral heart. Creamy orange blossom, powdery heliotrope, and delicate jasmine take the lead. You also notice an oil…

Reviews →

Plotinum by Class is an aromatic men's fragrance built on powdery floral tones, nutty sweetness, and smooth woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of fresh bergamot alongside the soft, marzipan-like sweetness of heliotrope. As it settles, bitter almond takes the central role, paired with clean jasmine petals that k…

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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 (From Across the Alps) or Plotinum?

Alba (From Across the Alps) takes 2 of 2 categories. Alba (From Across the Alps) is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Plotinum is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alba (From Across the Alps) for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Plotinum for a powdery and almond character.

Do Alba (From Across the Alps) and Plotinum smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and almond accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Bitter Almond.

Is Alba (From Across the Alps) or Plotinum better for summer or winter?

Alba (From Across the Alps) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alba (From Across the Alps) and Plotinum?

Alba (From Across the Alps) has top notes of Bitter Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Narcissus, a base of Beeswax, Bitter Almond, Orris Root and Truffle. Plotinum has top notes of Bergamot and Heliotrope, heart notes of Jasmine and Bitter Almond, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.