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Alhada vs Rialto

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

Updated 181 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

  • Alhada

    Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Rialto

    Choose it for a oud and tropical character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alhada2/5
Rialto2/5
Ratings & consensus
Alhada
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rialto
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Alhada
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rialto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AlhadaTola
RialtoGritti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.48/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%
4.09/ 5 · 158 votes
Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%
Category winnerAlhadaRating 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

48%Love
27%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityRialto

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value42
Category winnerAlhadaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
oud100%
tropical92%
woody84%
fruity77%
earthy69%
rose61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both rose and woody

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
Top1 to 2 hours
MangoSaffronBergamot
Heart3 to 5 hours
Taif RoseBlack Iris
Base8 to 12+ hours
Agarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Taif Rose, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Rialto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night38
Spring52
Summer33
Fall77
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
Men20
Unisex59
Women21
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,970

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,530

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRialtoHigher 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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Rialto by Gritti pairs lush mango and sparkling bergamot with dark agarwood and earthy cypriol oil. Created by perfumer Luca Gritti in 2020, this oriental floral composition turns a familiar Middle Eastern rose and oud foundation into something brighter and more tropical. Warm saffron opens the blend alongside juicy f…

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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 Rialto?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Alhada is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes; Rialto is rated 4.09/5 from 158 votes. Choose Alhada for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rialto for a oud and tropical character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alhada or Rialto?

Rialto lasts longest (Rialto 86/100, Alhada 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhada or Rialto?

Projection is very close: Alhada 73/100, Rialto 73/100 for sillage.

Do Alhada and Rialto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Taif Rose, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Alhada or Rialto better for summer or winter?

Alhada suits daytime wear; Rialto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alhada and Rialto?

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. Rialto has top notes of Mango, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Taif Rose and Black Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and White Musk.

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