Fragrance comparison

Alhambra vs Paris Izmir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alhambra

Antonio Visconti

4.1375 votes

Rank #10,084 AmberBalsamic

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66%scent match

Closely related

Paris Izmir

Carven

4.19147 votes

Rank #10,390 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alhambra takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alhambra
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Paris Izmir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter.

Alhambra3/5

Paris Izmir2/5

Ratings & consensus: Paris Izmir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alhambra
Sillage & projection: Alhambra
Value for money: Paris Izmir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alhambra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlhambraAntonio Visconti

Paris IzmirCarven

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

4.19/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerParis IzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAlhambra

SillageAlhambra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value54

Category winnerParis IzmirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

patchouli44%

sweet30%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

floral69%

balsamic61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumCorianderRoseBergamot

Heart

PatchouliOpoponaxSaffron

Base

MyrrhBenzoinSandalwoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

Top

FreesiaBergamot

Heart

RoseMyrrh

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Patchouli and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men6

Unisex34

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,084

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#10,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAlhambraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alhambra is a dark amber incense scent with a resinous, church-like feel from the first spray. Labdanum, opoponax, myrrh and benzoin give it a rich balsamic core, while saffron, coriander and patchouli keep it warm, spiced and slightly earthy. It usually wears best in cooler weather and suits someone who enjoys deep, …

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Paris Izmir opens with a crisp flash of bergamot and freesia before revealing a dense heart of Turkish rose and smoky myrrh. Rich benzoin and earthy patchouli settle into the base, creating a cozy honeyed warmth. It suits cool October afternoons when you want a rich floral sweater scent.

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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, Alhambra or Paris Izmir?

Alhambra takes 3 of 5 categories. Alhambra is rated 4.13/5 from 75 votes; Paris Izmir is rated 4.19/5 from 147 votes. Choose Alhambra for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Paris Izmir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alhambra or Paris Izmir?

Alhambra lasts longest (Alhambra 80/100, Paris Izmir 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhambra or Paris Izmir?

Alhambra projects furthest (Alhambra 72/100, Paris Izmir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alhambra and Paris Izmir smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Patchouli and Myrrh.

Is Alhambra or Paris Izmir better for summer or winter?

Alhambra suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alhambra and Paris Izmir?

Alhambra has top notes of Labdanum, Coriander, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Opoponax and Saffron, a base of Myrrh, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Incense. Paris Izmir has top notes of Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin and Patchouli.