Fragrance comparison

Almas vs Lamar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,850 ratings analysed

5 wins

Almas

Boadicea the Victorious

4.27168 votes

Rank #4,347 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Lamar

Kajal

4.022,682 votes

Rank #446 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Almas
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lamar
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Almas5/7

Lamar2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlmasBoadicea the Victorious

LamarKajal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 2,682 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerAlmasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

48%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

2,210 votes

Category winnerAlmasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAlmas

SillageAlmas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLamarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

oud69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

rose77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleSaffronCorianderCardamomCassisArtemisia

Heart

Turkish RoseIndian JasmineGeraniumNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli

Top

PineappleRed BerriesAppleCardamomCoriander

Heart

Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseMagnoliaJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskVanillaAmberCashmere WoodCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Coriander, Cardamom and Turkish Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer35

Fall79

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlmasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex65

Women8

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,347

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#446

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews375

Category winnerLamarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Almas opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple cut by bitter artemisia and herbal coriander. Spicy saffron and warm cardamom immediately follow, balancing the fruity top before the floral heart unfolds. Turkish rose and Indian jasmine take center stage during the middle hours, adding a rich, velvety body that preven…

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Kajal Lamar opens with a loud, juicy burst of fresh pineapple and mixed red berries. This tropical sweetness quickly meets a heavy, warm backdrop of cashmere wood and gold amber. It is a bold, sunny perfume designed for individuals who want their scent to make a statement in open air or during warm evening events.

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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, Almas or Lamar?

Almas takes 5 of 7 categories. Almas is rated 4.27/5 from 168 votes; Lamar is rated 4.02/5 from 2,682 votes. Choose Almas for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Lamar for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Almas or Lamar?

Almas lasts longest (Almas 87/100, Lamar 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Almas or Lamar?

Almas projects furthest (Almas 76/100, Lamar 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Almas and Lamar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Coriander, Cardamom and Turkish Rose.

Is Almas or Lamar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Almas and Lamar?

Almas has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood and Amber. Lamar has top notes of Pineapple, Red Berries, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Cashmere Wood.