Fragrance comparison

Alpha vs Nike Original

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Alpha

Puzzy by Anitta

5.002 votes

Rank #46,505 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nike Original

Nike · 1991

4.3435 votes

Rank #26,836 Woody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nike Original takes 4 of 4 categories.

Alpha
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nike Original
Choose it for a woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alpha0/4

Nike Original4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlphaPuzzy by Anitta

Nike OriginalNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

4.34/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 36%Had 55%Want 9%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNike Original

SillageNike Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value89

Category winnerNike OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

patchouli48%

earthy30%

woody83%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesSpicy NotesPatchouliCedarAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Spicy Notes, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Alpha, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day56

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Date 29%Work 24%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,505

PerfumerCIMED

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,836

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1991

Reviews1

Category winnerNike OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alpha by Puzzy by Anitta delivers a surprisingly deep, dry cedar and warm amber profile for an everyday body spray. Do not expect sweet fruit. The initial burst brings prickly spicy notes before settling into earthy patchouli and smooth woody notes. It feels grounded, relaxed, and slightly smoky on warm skin. You get …

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Nike Original is a crisp, citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 1991. It opens with a bright blast of zesty citrus notes, leading into a refreshing heart of herbal lavender. The base features classic woody notes and amber, offering a clean, reliable, and straightforward profile. It serves as a versatile, easy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alpha or Nike Original?

Nike Original takes 4 of 4 categories. Alpha is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Nike Original is rated 4.34/5 from 35 votes. Choose Alpha for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nike Original for a woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alpha or Nike Original?

Nike Original lasts longest (Nike Original 69/100, Alpha 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alpha or Nike Original?

Nike Original projects furthest (Nike Original 57/100, Alpha 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alpha and Nike Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Spicy Notes, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Alpha or Nike Original better for summer or winter?

Alpha suits evening wear; Nike Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alpha and Nike Original?

Alpha features Woody Notes, Spicy Notes, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber. Nike Original has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli.