Fragrance comparison

Alpona vs Radish

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alpona

Caron

4.45141 votes

Rank #7,314 CitrusAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

Radish

Pisello Parfum

3.002 votes

Rank #62,667 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alpona takes 4 of 4 categories.

Alpona
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Radish
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Alpona4/4

Radish0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlponaCaron

RadishPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

35%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

141 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAlpona

SillageAlpona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAlponaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotGrapefruitRose

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymeOrangeJasmineOrchid

Base8-10 hrs

OakmossMyrrhCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

AmbroxanSeaweedSaltMandarinGrapefruitBergamotGingerLavender

Heart

Palo SantoIncenseGuaiac WoodBay LeafAmbergrisOakmoss

Base

VetiverMyrrhMuskSandalwoodCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Oakmoss and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Alpona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer38

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,314

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#62,667

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlponaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alpona by Caron delivers a sharp, historic contrast that catches modern noses off guard. The opening bursts with tart grapefruit, sharp lemon peel, and bitter bergamot. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash subsides, revealing a dry heart of aromatic thyme, sunny orange blossom, and head…

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Radish by Pisello Parfum introduces a sharp, marine breeze that collides with dark, smoky woods. Built for the adventurous wearer, this scent contrasts cold minerals against dry cedar. It feels like standing on a rocky shoreline during an autumn storm, wrapped in a heavy wool coat.

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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, Alpona or Radish?

Alpona takes 4 of 4 categories. Alpona is rated 4.45/5 from 141 votes; Radish is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alpona for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Radish for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alpona or Radish?

Alpona lasts longest (Alpona 75/100, Radish 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alpona or Radish?

Alpona projects furthest (Alpona 63/100, Radish 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alpona and Radish smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Oakmoss and Myrrh.

Is Alpona or Radish better for summer or winter?

Alpona suits daytime wear; Radish suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alpona and Radish?

Alpona has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rose, heart notes of Thyme, Orange, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Cedar and Sandalwood. Radish has top notes of Ambroxan, Seaweed, Salt and Mandarin, heart notes of Palo Santo, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Bay Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Myrrh, Musk and Sandalwood.