Fragrance comparison

Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella vs L'Altra Follia

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 289 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella

Guerlain

3.71271 votes

Rank #11,230 Soft SpicyAnis

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54%scent match

Some overlap

L'Altra Follia

Riva

3.7318 votes

Rank #22,989 Soft SpicyAnis

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Altra Follia
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella3/4

L'Altra Follia1/4

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Altra Follia
Sillage & projection: Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Allegoria Anisia BellaGuerlain

L'Altra FolliaRiva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

3.73/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Anisia BellaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

271 votes

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityL'Altra Follia

SillageAqua Allegoria Anisia Bella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

anis92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

soft spicy100%

anis92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both soft spicy, anis and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Star AniseBasilGreen TeaLicoriceBergamotCassiaOrangeVioletMuskJasmineCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseTobaccoBasil

Heart

CardamomCinnamonCarawayPepper

Base

LicoriceCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Basil, Licorice and Cedar. Durations are only published for Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall20

Winter7

Day100

Night18

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,230

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#22,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Anisia BellaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella by Guerlain offers an unconventional take on warm-weather freshness, steering away from conventional sweet colognes to highlight herbal and licorice-like facets. It opens with an unmistakable surge of star anise and sweet basil, backed by tart bergamot and juicy orange. As the opening settl…

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L'Altra Follia by Riva is a striking unisex aromatic scent launched in 2008. It leans into a complex structure built around star anise, tobacco leaf, and basil. This perfume serves as a versatile choice for those who appreciate spicy, herbal compositions that remain grounded yet intriguing, making it a solid candidate…

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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, Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella or L'Altra Follia?

Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella takes 3 of 4 categories. Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella is rated 3.71/5 from 271 votes; L'Altra Follia is rated 3.73/5 from 18 votes. Choose Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Altra Follia for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella or L'Altra Follia?

L'Altra Follia lasts longest (L'Altra Follia 74/100, Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella or L'Altra Follia?

Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella projects furthest (Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella 57/100, L'Altra Follia 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella and L'Altra Follia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, anis and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Basil, Licorice and Cedar.

Is Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella or L'Altra Follia better for summer or winter?

Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella suits daytime wear; L'Altra Follia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella and L'Altra Follia?

Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella features Star Anise, Basil, Green Tea, Licorice and Bergamot. L'Altra Follia has top notes of Star Anise, Tobacco and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Caraway and Pepper, a base of Licorice, Cedar and Vetiver.