Fragrance comparison

An Olfactory Tale vs Alhambra

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

2 wins

An Olfactory Tale

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #57,134 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Alhambra

Antonio Visconti

4.1375 votes

Rank #10,361 AmberBalsamic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

An Olfactory Tale takes 2 of 4 categories.

An Olfactory Tale
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Alhambra
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

An Olfactory Tale2/4

Alhambra1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: An Olfactory Tale
Value for money: An Olfactory Tale
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alhambra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

An Olfactory TaleThe Dua Brand

AlhambraAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.13/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

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

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAn Olfactory Tale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAn Olfactory TaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose90%

floral80%

balsamic70%

fresh60%

musky50%

amber100%

balsamic86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

patchouli44%

sweet30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumMyrrhRoseChinese Peony

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LabdanumCorianderRoseBergamot

Heart

PatchouliOpoponaxSaffron

Base

MyrrhBenzoinSandalwoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Myrrh and Rose. Durations are only published for An Olfactory Tale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 39%Party 28%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,361

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAlhambraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

An Olfactory Tale by The Dua Brand opens with an immediate burst of velvety Chinese peony and rich crimson rose. It does not stay an innocent garden floral for long. Within minutes, thick ribbons of smoky myrrh and sticky labdanum anchor the petals to your skin, turning the bouquet dark and resonant. Because this is a…

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Alhambra is a dark amber incense scent with a resinous, church-like feel from the first spray. Labdanum, opoponax, myrrh and benzoin give it a rich balsamic core, while saffron, coriander and patchouli keep it warm, spiced and slightly earthy. It usually wears best in cooler weather and suits someone who enjoys deep, …

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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, An Olfactory Tale or Alhambra?

An Olfactory Tale takes 2 of 4 categories. An Olfactory Tale is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Alhambra is rated 4.13/5 from 75 votes. Choose An Olfactory Tale for a amber and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Alhambra for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, An Olfactory Tale or Alhambra?

They last about the same: An Olfactory Tale 80/100, Alhambra 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, An Olfactory Tale or Alhambra?

An Olfactory Tale projects furthest (An Olfactory Tale 75/100, Alhambra 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do An Olfactory Tale and Alhambra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Myrrh and Rose.

Is An Olfactory Tale or Alhambra better for summer or winter?

An Olfactory Tale suits evening wear; Alhambra suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An Olfactory Tale and Alhambra?

An Olfactory Tale features Labdanum, Myrrh, Rose and Chinese Peony. Alhambra has top notes of Labdanum, Coriander, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Opoponax and Saffron, a base of Myrrh, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Incense.