Fragrance comparison

Alhambra vs Post Scriptum

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alhambra

Antonio Visconti

4.1375 votes

Rank #11,288 AmberBalsamic

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66%scent match

Closely related

Post Scriptum

Irie

3.506 votes

Rank #66,629 AmberBalsamic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alhambra takes 3 of 3 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.
Post Scriptum
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alhambra3/3

Post Scriptum0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alhambra
Sillage & projection: Alhambra
Value for money: Not scored
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

Post ScriptumIrie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 11%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAlhambra

SillageAlhambra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

patchouli44%

sweet30%

amber100%

balsamic88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

sweet53%

oud42%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumCorianderRoseBergamot

Heart

PatchouliOpoponaxSaffron

Base

MyrrhBenzoinSandalwoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

Top

WormwoodSpicy Notes

Heart

MyrhhOpoponaxLabdanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Opoponax, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,288

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#66,629

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Post Scriptum by Irie opens with a sharp flash of bitter wormwood and dry aromatic spices before grounding itself in thick, golden resins. Perfumer Julien Rasquinet builds the heart around smoky myrrh, sweet opoponax, and sticky labdanum, creating a deep balsamic weight on skin. As the initial herbal prickle softens, …

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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, Alhambra or Post Scriptum?

Alhambra takes 3 of 3 categories. Alhambra is rated 4.13/5 from 75 votes; Post Scriptum is rated 3.50/5 from 6 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 Post Scriptum for a amber and balsamic character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alhambra or Post Scriptum?

Alhambra lasts longest (Alhambra 80/100, Post Scriptum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhambra or Post Scriptum?

Alhambra projects furthest (Alhambra 72/100, Post Scriptum 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alhambra and Post Scriptum smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Opoponax, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Alhambra or Post Scriptum better for summer or winter?

Alhambra suits day or night wear; Post Scriptum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alhambra and Post Scriptum?

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. Post Scriptum has top notes of Wormwood and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Myrhh, Opoponax and Labdanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Ambergris.