Fragrance comparison

Albi vs Kyoto

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Albi

Signature Royale

4.254 votes

Rank #54,023 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Kyoto

Guy Bouchara

2.001 votes

Rank #73,348 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Albi
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kyoto
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Albi1/3

Kyoto1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlbiSignature Royale

KyotoGuy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 78%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityKyoto

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

fruity61%

earthy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachMandarin Orange

Heart

SandalwoodJasmineTuberoseVetiver

Base

VanillaAmberIris

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPlumPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomTuberoseIris

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPatchouliOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Kyoto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlbiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Albi opens with soft peach and bright mandarin, then settles into a creamy floral heart where tuberose, jasmine and sandalwood do most of the work. The drydown turns smoother and more powdery, with iris, vanilla and amber giving it a warm, polished finish. It leans elegant, sweet-woody and slightly dressed up rather t…

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Guy Bouchara Kyoto delivers a classic French surprise. It smells much deeper than a simple modern fruit basket. The first spray releases bright bergamot and tangy mandarin orange alongside lush, velvet-skinned plum and peach. Minutes later, the sparkle subsides. A rich heart of orange blossom and buttery tuberose unfo…

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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, Albi or Kyoto?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Albi is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Kyoto is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Albi for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kyoto for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Albi or Kyoto?

Kyoto lasts longest (Kyoto 100/100, Albi 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Albi or Kyoto?

Projection is very close: Albi 75/100, Kyoto 75/100 for sillage.

Do Albi and Kyoto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Vetiver.

Is Albi or Kyoto better for summer or winter?

Albi suits daytime wear; Kyoto suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Albi and Kyoto?

Albi has top notes of Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Tuberose and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Iris. Kyoto has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Plum and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Amber.