Fragrance comparison

Albatros vs Este

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

3 wins

Albatros

Mendittorosa

3.8163 votes

Rank #25,077 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Este

ATTAR. Alma de Perfume

2.502 votes

Rank #67,057 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Albatros takes 3 of 4 categories.

Albatros
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Este
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Albatros3/4

Este1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Albatros
Sillage & projection: Albatros
Value for money: Este
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

EsteATTAR. Alma de Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityAlbatros

SillageAlbatros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEsteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

ozonic92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

rose69%

leather61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Sweet OrangeLemonBergamotAnise

Heart

RoseBourbon Geranium

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanCashmere WoodLeather

InformationalShared notesAnise, Rose and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, 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

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,077

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#67,057

PerfumerLuciana Arribas, Rosario Escobar

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…

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Este opens with bright orange, lemon and bergamot, then quickly shows its sharper side through anise, aromatic rose and a dry leathered patchouli base. It reads like a citrus floral with bite rather than a soft, sweet bouquet. Moderate longevity and sillage suggest an easy wearing style. It may suit someone who wants …

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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, Albatros or Este?

Albatros takes 3 of 4 categories. Albatros is rated 3.81/5 from 63 votes; Este is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Albatros for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Este for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Albatros or Este?

Albatros lasts longest (Albatros 71/100, Este 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Albatros or Este?

Albatros projects furthest (Albatros 58/100, Este 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Albatros and Este smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Anise, Rose and Cashmere Wood.

Is Albatros or Este better for summer or winter?

Albatros suits daytime wear; Este suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Albatros and Este?

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. Este has top notes of Sweet Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Rose and Bourbon Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Cashmere Wood and Leather.