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Alhambra vs Trimaran Reedition 2008

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

Updated 16 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alhambra takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Alhambra

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Trimaran Reedition 2008

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alhambra4/4
Trimaran Reedition 20080/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Alhambra
Sillage & projection
Alhambra
Value for money
Alhambra
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
AlhambraPaolo Gigli
Trimaran Reedition 2008Yves Rocher
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%
3.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 16%Had 32%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
71%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

22%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage82
♥ Love / hate93
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate61
Category winners

LongevityAlhambra

SillageAlhambra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value0
Category winnerAlhambraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
patchouli69%
oud61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
green48%
woody30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Amalfi LemonMintGeranium
Heart3-4 hrs
PatchouliGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver
Base8-10 hrs
MuskAmber
Top
Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamotPetitgrainJuniperMint
Heart
LavenderGeranium
Base
Vetiver
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mint, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Alhambra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night79
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
Work 36%Casual 28%Date 23%Party 13%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlhambraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Alhambra hits skin with an unexpected snap. Crisp Amalfi lemon and cooling garden mint jump forward right away. It feels brisk. Then, earthy patchouli and smoky guaiac wood anchor the profile into something dense, resinous, and deeply masculine. A faint touch of floral geranium prevents the opening from sm…

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Yves Rocher Trimaran Reedition 2008 is an invigorating citrus aromatic fragrance that opens with a brisk splash of Amalfi lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy bergamot. A cooling wave of crushed mint leaves and green petitgrain immediately joins the citrus top, creating an energizing burst reminiscent of cool coast…

Reviews →
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 Trimaran Reedition 2008?

Alhambra takes 4 of 4 categories. Alhambra is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Trimaran Reedition 2008 is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Alhambra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Trimaran Reedition 2008 for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alhambra or Trimaran Reedition 2008?

Alhambra lasts longest (Alhambra 87/100, Trimaran Reedition 2008 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhambra or Trimaran Reedition 2008?

Alhambra projects furthest (Alhambra 82/100, Trimaran Reedition 2008 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alhambra and Trimaran Reedition 2008 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Alhambra or Trimaran Reedition 2008 better for summer or winter?

Alhambra suits daytime wear; Trimaran Reedition 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alhambra and Trimaran Reedition 2008?

Alhambra has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mint and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. Trimaran Reedition 2008 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender and Geranium, a base of Vetiver.

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