Fragrance comparison

Alibi vs Daddy Cool

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 369 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alibi

V Canto

4.02332 votes

Rank #9,951 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Daddy Cool

Superz.

3.7637 votes

Rank #39,661 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alibi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alibi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Daddy Cool
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alibi6/7

Daddy Cool1/7

Ratings & consensus: Alibi
Community sentiment: Alibi
Longevity: Alibi
Sillage & projection: Alibi
Value for money: Alibi
Versatility: Daddy Cool
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

Daddy CoolSuperz.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerAlibiRating 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

59%Love

8%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

22%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerAlibiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlibi

SillageAlibi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAlibiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

leather30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

amber30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Notes

BergamotLemonGrapefruitCypressTonka BeanAmberMandarin OrangeMossSaffronFreesiaMuskPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Category winnerDaddy CoolMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,951

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#39,661

PerfumerGökhan Şimşek

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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Daddy Cool by Superz. is a punchy, citrus-forward oriental fragrance for men. It leads with a sharp mix of bergamot and grapefruit, creating a crisp, bright entrance. The composition shifts into aromatic and woody territory as it settles, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during the warmer months whe…

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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 Daddy Cool?

Alibi takes 6 of 7 categories. Alibi is rated 4.02/5 from 332 votes; Daddy Cool is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose Alibi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Daddy Cool for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alibi or Daddy Cool?

Alibi lasts longest (Alibi 70/100, Daddy Cool 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alibi or Daddy Cool?

Alibi projects furthest (Alibi 63/100, Daddy Cool 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alibi and Daddy Cool smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Musk.

Is Alibi or Daddy Cool better for summer or winter?

For summer, Daddy Cool is the stronger pick. For winter, Alibi is the stronger pick. Alibi suits evening wear; Daddy Cool suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alibi and Daddy Cool?

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. Daddy Cool features Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Cypress and Tonka Bean.