Fragrance comparison

Alhada vs April 2nd

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Alhada

Tola

4.4823 votes

Rank #28,107 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

April 2nd

Anfasic

5.002 votes

Rank #44,613 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

April 2nd takes 2 of 3 categories.

Alhada
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
April 2nd
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Alhada1/3

April 2nd2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: April 2nd
Sillage & projection: April 2nd
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alhada

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlhadaTola

April 2ndAnfasic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityApril 2nd

SillageApril 2nd

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

floral48%

fruity30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both rose, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeMarigoldCorianderLavender

Heart

Taif RoseHyacinthSaffronJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossAgarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Taif RoseRose Oil

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Taif Rose. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night38

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,107

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlhadaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alhada by Tola starts with a bright citrus kick of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a warm pinch of coriander. This initial freshness quickly gives way to a dense, natural Taif rose that anchors the fragrance. It does not feel like a synthetic rose water. Instead, it carries the green texture of marigold and a …

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April 2nd by Anfasic opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange before settling into a dense heart of Taif rose and concentrated rose oil. The base relies on warm amber to anchor the heavy floral bouquet, creating a dry down that leans soft and powdery on skin. This oriental floral scent shines best in cool autumn ai…

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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, Alhada or April 2nd?

April 2nd takes 2 of 3 categories. Alhada is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes; April 2nd is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alhada for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose April 2nd for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Alhada or April 2nd?

April 2nd lasts longest (April 2nd 100/100, Alhada 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhada or April 2nd?

April 2nd projects furthest (April 2nd 88/100, Alhada 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alhada and April 2nd smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Taif Rose.

Is Alhada or April 2nd better for summer or winter?

Alhada suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alhada and April 2nd?

Alhada has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Coriander, heart notes of Taif Rose, Hyacinth, Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Agarwood (Oud) and White Musk. April 2nd has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Taif Rose and Rose Oil, a base of Amber.