Fragrance comparison

Albatros vs Aria

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

2 wins

Albatros

Mendittorosa

3.8163 votes

Rank #25,077 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Aria

Paolo Gigli

3.679 votes

Rank #58,001 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Albatros takes 2 of 4 categories.

Albatros
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aria
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Albatros2/4

Aria1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlbatrosMendittorosa

AriaPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 23%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

37%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

63 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAlbatros

SillageAria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

ozonic92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

woody61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesOzonic notesAnise

Heart

PineappleRose

Base

Haitian VetiverCashmere WoodWhite MuskMoroccan CedarVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliVirginia CedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Rose, White Musk and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Aria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer100

Fall27

Winter4

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,077

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#58,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlbatrosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mendittorosa Albatros opens with a cold burst of watery notes, ozonic air, and sharp star anise. The initial marine blast settles quickly into a fresh heart where tart pineapple meets sheer rose petals, creating a crisp fruitiness without heavy sugar. As the scent dries down over several hours, Haitian vetiver, Morocc…

Reviews →

Paolo Gigli Aria delivers a bright burst of sunny Italian citrus laced with juicy tropical fruit right out of the bottle. Crisp lemon and bergamot cut through an immediate splash of sweet pineapple. The opening is energetic and tart. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a lush floral bouquet led by creamy g…

Reviews →

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, Albatros or Aria?

Albatros takes 2 of 4 categories. Albatros is rated 3.81/5 from 63 votes; Aria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Albatros for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aria for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Albatros or Aria?

They last about the same: Albatros 71/100, Aria 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Albatros or Aria?

Aria projects furthest (Aria 66/100, Albatros 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Albatros and Aria smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Rose, White Musk and Virginia Cedar.

Is Albatros or Aria better for summer or winter?

Albatros suits daytime wear; Aria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Albatros and Aria?

Albatros has top notes of Watery Notes, Ozonic notes and Anise, heart notes of Pineapple and Rose, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, White Musk and Moroccan Cedar. Aria has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and White Musk.