Fragrance comparison

Alibi vs Bononia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 333 ratings analysed

Alibi

V Canto

4.02332 votes

Rank #9,951 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Bononia

Paglieri

5.001 votes

Rank #52,543 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Alibi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bononia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Alibi2/4

Bononia2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlibiV Canto

BononiaPaglieri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

332 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBononia

SillageBononia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAlibiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

leather30%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

citrus50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CypressSaltBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart3 to 4 hours

VetiverPeatCedarelemi

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherCashmere WoodPatchouliBenzoinMusk

Top

BergamotCardamomGingerelemi

Heart

LavenderCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBenzoin

Base

CedarVetiverSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Cedar and elemi. Durations are only published for Alibi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer32

Fall100

Winter82

Day88

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,951

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#52,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlibiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alibi by V Canto presents an earthy, dark aromatic profile centered around forest woods and coastal elements. Released in 2015 and created by Paolo Terenzi, the composition opens with sharp cypress, crisp salt, tart bergamot, and mandarin orange. As the bright citrus top settles, it reveals a dense heart dominated by …

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Paglieri Bononia starts with a sharp blast of cold bergamot, fresh ginger, and green cardamom. The initial sizzle settles within twenty minutes as smoky cypriol oil and calm lavender take over the mid phase. Beneath the spice, a dense foundation of cedar, guaiac wood, and cashmere wood anchors the scent with dry, pape…

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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, Alibi or Bononia?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alibi is rated 4.02/5 from 332 votes; Bononia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alibi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bononia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alibi or Bononia?

Bononia lasts longest (Bononia 80/100, Alibi 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alibi or Bononia?

Bononia projects furthest (Bononia 94/100, Alibi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alibi and Bononia smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Cedar and elemi.

Is Alibi or Bononia better for summer or winter?

Alibi suits evening wear; Bononia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alibi and Bononia?

Alibi has top notes of Cypress, Salt, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver, Peat, Cedar and elemi, a base of Leather, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Benzoin. Bononia has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Benzoin, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.