Fragrance comparison

Alvise vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Alvise

Gritti

3.001 votes

Rank #67,987 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #62,588 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VIII Eight takes 2 of 2 categories.

Alvise
Choose it for a woody and amber character.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Alvise0/2

VIII Eight2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlviseGritti

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 86%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVIII EightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

citrus61%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotCardamom

Heart2 to 4 hours

CinnamonWhiskeyGuaiac WoodLeather

Base4 to 6 hours

LabdanumStyraxVetiverVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Guaiac Wood and Leather. Durations are only published for Alvise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVIII EightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alvise by Gritti is a warm, resinous woody fragrance built around dark spirits, spices, and smooth leather. It opens with an immediate lift of citrusy bergamot and cool, aromatic cardamom before settling into a spirited heart. In the center, a rich pour of whiskey mingles with dry cinnamon, smoky guaiac wood, and soft…

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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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, Alvise or VIII Eight?

VIII Eight takes 2 of 2 categories. Alvise is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alvise for a woody and amber character. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Do Alvise and VIII Eight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Guaiac Wood and Leather.

Is Alvise or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

Alvise suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alvise and VIII Eight?

Alvise has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Whiskey, Guaiac Wood and Leather, a base of Labdanum, Styrax, Vetiver and Vanilla. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.