Fragrance comparison

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic vs Knot

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 10,201 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

Guerlain

4.128,272 votes

Rank #4,625 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Knot

Bottega Veneta

3.901,929 votes

Rank #3,011 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Knot
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic4/7

Knot3/7

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Community sentiment: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Longevity: Knot
Sillage & projection: Knot
Value for money: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Versatility: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Knot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicGuerlain

KnotBottega Veneta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8,272 votes

Have 49%Had 20%Want 31%

3.90/ 5 · 1,929 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

8,272 votes

30%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

1,929 votes

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKnot

SillageKnot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value41

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

green72%

aromatic58%

fresh44%

sweet30%

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

sweet74%

fresh65%

lavender56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ClementineBitter OrangeOrange BlossomGreen TeaIvy

Heart1 to 3 hours

Mandarin OrangeBasilChamomilePeony

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodAmber

Top

NeroliOrange BlossomClementineLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderPeonyWhite Rose

Base

MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesClementine, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Peony. Durations are only published for Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex36

Women63

Men3

Unisex15

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,625

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#3,011

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews157

Category winnerKnotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic by Guerlain is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance built around crisp orchard fruit and garden greens. It opens with an immediate rush of juicy clementine and bitter orange, accented by a leafy touch of green tea and ivy. As the initial zest settles, herbal basil and sweet mandarin oran…

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Daniela Andrier created Knot in 2014 as an airy contrast to Bottega Veneta's original leather EDP. It opens with sharp neroli, clementine, and lime before settling into clean lavender and white rose. Warm tonka bean and musk ground the base, creating a crisp, soap-clean profile built for warm spring mornings and polis…

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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 Mandarine Basilic or Knot?

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is rated 4.12/5 from 8,272 votes; Knot is rated 3.90/5 from 1,929 votes. Choose Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Knot for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic or Knot?

Knot lasts longest (Knot 62/100, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic or Knot?

Knot projects furthest (Knot 59/100, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic and Knot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and sweet accords. Common notes include Clementine, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Peony.

Is Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic or Knot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is the stronger pick. For winter, Knot is the stronger pick. Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic and Knot?

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic has top notes of Clementine, Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom and Green Tea, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Basil, Chamomile and Peony, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. Knot has top notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Clementine and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Peony and White Rose, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.