Fragrance comparison

Albho vs McGonagall

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Albho

Suleko

3.9431 votes

Rank #23,202 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

McGonagall

Wild Drops Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #57,879 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Albho takes 3 of 4 categories.

Albho
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
McGonagall
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Albho3/4

McGonagall1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlbhoSuleko

McGonagallWild Drops Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 16%Had 10%Want 73%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAlbho

SillageAlbho

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMcGonagallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

amber65%

green48%

camphor30%

amber100%

vanilla90%

woody80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

balsamic50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

EucalyptusMint

Heart

Pine TreeCedarGuaiac Wood

Base

Tolu BalsamBenzoinLabdanum

Top

White WineImmortelle

Heart

Dried FruitsTolu BalsamGuaiac WoodLabdanumOlibanumFreesia

Base

VanillaResinsAgarwoodBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Tolu Balsam, Benzoin and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night78

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,202

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#57,879

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlbhoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Albho by Suleko is an aromatic wood fragrance that feels remarkably chilly yet smooth. It centers on the sharpness of eucalyptus and mint paired with deep pine and cedar. It is a quiet, contemplative scent that fits well in cool, crisp weather when you want a grounded, natural aroma that hugs the skin without being lo…

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McGonagall opens with an unusual white wine and immortelle pairing, then settles into a warm ambered core of dried fruits, balsams, woods, and resin. The drydown looks plush rather than airy, with vanilla, benzoin, oud, and amber giving it a sweet, woody, slightly powdery finish. This reads best for someone who enjoys…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Albho or McGonagall?

Albho takes 3 of 4 categories. Albho is rated 3.94/5 from 31 votes; McGonagall is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Albho for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose McGonagall for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Albho or McGonagall?

Albho lasts longest (Albho 73/100, McGonagall 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Albho or McGonagall?

Albho projects furthest (Albho 63/100, McGonagall 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Albho and McGonagall smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Tolu Balsam, Benzoin and Labdanum.

Is Albho or McGonagall better for summer or winter?

Albho suits daytime wear; McGonagall suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Albho and McGonagall?

Albho has top notes of Eucalyptus and Mint, heart notes of Pine Tree, Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin and Labdanum. McGonagall has top notes of White Wine and Immortelle, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Tolu Balsam, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Resins, Agarwood and Benzoin.