Fragrance comparison

Alpha vs Breeze

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Alpha

Phillippe Renoir

4.002 votes

Rank #64,299 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Breeze

Dilís Parfum · 2021

2.673 votes

Rank #71,198 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Alpha
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Breeze
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Alpha2/4

Breeze2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlphaPhillippe Renoir

BreezeDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityAlpha

SillageBreeze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBreezeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

lavender65%

marine53%

woody42%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green MandarinBergamot

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueLavenderRosemaryCypress

Base

Mineral notesPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

Sea waterBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderRosemaryCypress

Base

PatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews1

Category winnerAlphaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phillippe Renoir Alpha opens with a bright burst of green mandarin and bergamot that quickly shifts into herbal lavender, cypress, and resinous mastic. The dry-down relies on cool mineral notes, patchouli, and amber to create a clean, grounded scent. It performs best on warm spring days and casual summer afternoons wh…

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Breeze by Dilís Parfum opens with a crisp splash of salty sea water, tangy bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. The brisk citrus and marine start feels like stepping into a fresh ocean breeze on a sunny morning. As the top calms down, clean French lavender, crushed rosemary needles, and green cypress wood step forward…

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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, Alpha or Breeze?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alpha is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Breeze is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alpha for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Breeze for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alpha or Breeze?

Alpha lasts longest (Alpha 60/100, Breeze 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alpha or Breeze?

Breeze projects furthest (Breeze 75/100, Alpha 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alpha and Breeze smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress.

Is Alpha or Breeze better for summer or winter?

Alpha suits day or night wear; Breeze suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alpha and Breeze?

Alpha has top notes of Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress, a base of Mineral notes, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Breeze has top notes of Sea water, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Musk.