Fragrance comparison

Alibi vs Eau Sans Pareil

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 674 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alibi

V Canto

4.02332 votes

Rank #9,951 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Eau Sans Pareil

Penhaligon's

3.82342 votes

Rank #6,290 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alibi takes 5 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.
Eau Sans Pareil
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Alibi5/7

Eau Sans Pareil1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlibiV Canto

Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

3.82/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

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

35%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

293 votes

Category winnerAlibiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlibi

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAlibiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

leather30%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlibiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Men14

Unisex51

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,951

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#6,290

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher 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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Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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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 Eau Sans Pareil?

Alibi takes 5 of 7 categories. Alibi is rated 4.02/5 from 332 votes; Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes. Choose Alibi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alibi or Eau Sans Pareil?

They last about the same: Alibi 70/100, Eau Sans Pareil 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alibi or Eau Sans Pareil?

Projection is very close: Alibi 63/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100 for sillage.

Do Alibi and Eau Sans Pareil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is Alibi or Eau Sans Pareil better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alibi and Eau Sans Pareil?

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. Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.