Fragrance comparison

Alhambra vs UnderOUD

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alhambra

Paolo Gigli

4.717 votes

Rank #42,148 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

UnderOUD

The Gate Fragrances Paris

3.7117 votes

Rank #42,775 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
UnderOUD
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alhambra4/4

UnderOUD0/4

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

UnderOUDThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 8%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

29%Love

24%Like

41%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAlhambra

SillageAlhambra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value28

Category winnerAlhambraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

oud61%

vanilla100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and musky

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

GeraniumPepperOlibanumPlumSage

Heart

SandalwoodBalsam FirFirPatchouliSaffronVetiverCedar

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaMuskBenzoinCastoreumAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodMoss

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring29

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Work 36%Casual 28%Date 23%Party 13%

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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UnderOUD by The Gate Fragrances Paris opens with an intriguing contrast of sharp black pepper, aromatic sage, and ripe dark plum, supported by smoky olibanum resin. As the fragrance settles, lush balsam fir needles, cedar, and earthy patchouli take center stage alongside a trace of tingly saffron. The extended dry dow…

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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 UnderOUD?

Alhambra takes 4 of 4 categories. Alhambra is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; UnderOUD is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose Alhambra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose UnderOUD for a vanilla and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alhambra or UnderOUD?

Alhambra lasts longest (Alhambra 87/100, UnderOUD 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhambra or UnderOUD?

Alhambra projects furthest (Alhambra 82/100, UnderOUD 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alhambra and UnderOUD smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Geranium, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Alhambra or UnderOUD better for summer or winter?

Alhambra suits daytime wear; UnderOUD suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alhambra and UnderOUD?

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. UnderOUD has top notes of Geranium, Pepper, Olibanum and Plum, heart notes of Sandalwood, Balsam Fir, Fir and Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin.