Fragrance comparison

Alcazaba vs Om

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alcazaba

MABRA PARFUMS

5.001 votes

Rank #38,526 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Centauri Perfumes

3.7850 votes

Rank #15,282 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alcazaba takes 2 of 4 categories.

Alcazaba
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Om
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alcazaba2/4

Om1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlcazabaMABRA PARFUMS

OmCentauri Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.78/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

34%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAlcazaba

SillageAlcazaba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

animalic84%

balsamic77%

sweet69%

cacao61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeThailand Oud

Heart

Peru BalsamCocoa

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaCivet

Top15-30 mins

Thailand OudNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Olibanum

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliJuniper BerriesPink PepperLavenderGingerSmoke

Base8-12 hrs

Peru BalsamAmbergrisCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesThailand Oud, Peru Balsam and Civet. Durations are only published for Om, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring44

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men53

Unisex44

Women3

Casual 35%Date 31%Party 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,526

PerfumerBrahim Mohamed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alcazaba by MABRA PARFUMS presents a dense contrast between resinous woods and rich gourmand notes. Designed by perfumer Brahim Mohamed, the scent opens with a swift flash of bitter orange that immediately collides with heavy Thai oud. That initial woodiness softens as Peru balsam and dark cocoa emerge through the hea…

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Om by Centauri Perfumes is an uncompromising, resinous artisan scent centered on dark woods and natural resins. It hits skin with an initial flash of tart red berries, sharp spikenard, and dry frankincense before grounding itself in earthy patchouli, clean smoke, and wild Thailand oud. The composition does not lean su…

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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, Alcazaba or Om?

Alcazaba takes 2 of 4 categories. Alcazaba is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Om is rated 3.78/5 from 50 votes. Choose Alcazaba for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Om for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alcazaba or Om?

Alcazaba lasts longest (Alcazaba 100/100, Om 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alcazaba or Om?

Alcazaba projects furthest (Alcazaba 75/100, Om 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alcazaba and Om smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and animalic accords. Common notes include Thailand Oud, Peru Balsam and Civet.

Is Alcazaba or Om better for summer or winter?

Alcazaba suits evening wear; Om suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alcazaba and Om?

Alcazaba has top notes of Orange and Thailand Oud, heart notes of Peru Balsam and Cocoa, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Civet. Om has top notes of Thailand Oud, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Olibanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Juniper Berries, Pink Pepper and Lavender, a base of Peru Balsam, Ambergris, Civet and Musk.