Fragrance comparison

Alcazar vs Sintonia Total

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 216 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alcazar

Ted Lapidus

3.76129 votes

Rank #13,918 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Sintonia Total

Natura · 2003

4.6487 votes

Rank #27,273 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alcazar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alcazar
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Sintonia Total
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alcazar4/5

Sintonia Total1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlcazarTed Lapidus

Sintonia TotalNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.64/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 2%Had 80%Want 18%

Category winnerSintonia TotalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

129 votes

71%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityAlcazar

SillageAlcazar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAlcazarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

leather69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

white floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronPetitgrainNutmeg

Heart

Orange BlossomLavenderRosemary

Base

Tonka BeanLeatherWhite Cedar Extract

Top

LavenderBergamotLemonLimeMandarin OrangeBasilMintNutmeg

Heart

Ylang-YlangMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Cedar Extract

Base

SandalowoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lavender, Tonka Bean and White Cedar Extract. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#27,273

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2003

Reviews0

Category winnerAlcazarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted Lapidus Alcazar opens with a bright burst of citron and aromatic petitgrain before settling into a warm, lavender-heavy heart. As the scent dries down, it shifts into a dry leather base sweetened by tonka bean. This masculine fragrance works best in cooler weather, offering a classic clean profile with an unexpect…

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Sintonia Total by Natura is a grounded woody aromatic scent for men. Launching in 2003, it pairs sharp lime and bergamot with a solid base of cedar and sandalwood. This fragrance offers a crisp, clean vibe perfect for daily wear during warm spring days. It is a reliable, easy-to-reach option for those wanting a polish…

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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, Alcazar or Sintonia Total?

Alcazar takes 4 of 5 categories. Alcazar is rated 3.76/5 from 129 votes; Sintonia Total is rated 4.64/5 from 87 votes. Choose Alcazar for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Sintonia Total for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alcazar or Sintonia Total?

Alcazar lasts longest (Alcazar 69/100, Sintonia Total 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alcazar or Sintonia Total?

Alcazar projects furthest (Alcazar 68/100, Sintonia Total 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alcazar and Sintonia Total smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lavender, Tonka Bean and White Cedar Extract.

Is Alcazar or Sintonia Total better for summer or winter?

Sintonia Total suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alcazar and Sintonia Total?

Alcazar has top notes of Citron, Petitgrain and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Rosemary, a base of Tonka Bean, Leather and White Cedar Extract. Sintonia Total has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Cedar Extract, a base of Sandalowood, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.