Fragrance comparison

B.A.D. Femme vs Dennis Basso

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

4 wins

B.A.D. Femme

Maison Alhambra

4.29105 votes

Rank #7,073 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Dennis Basso

4.1723 votes

Rank #36,700 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.A.D. Femme takes 4 of 4 categories.

B.A.D. Femme
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Dennis Basso
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

B.A.D. Femme4/4

Dennis Basso0/4

Ratings & consensus: B.A.D. Femme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: B.A.D. Femme
Sillage & projection: B.A.D. Femme
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B.A.D. Femme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B.A.D. FemmeMaison Alhambra

Dennis BassoDennis Basso

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 52%Had 12%Want 37%

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

26%Love

65%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityB.A.D. Femme

SillageB.A.D. Femme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

woody83%

musky65%

citrus48%

powdery30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAlmondCoffeeLemon

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacBulgarian RoseOrris

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaCacaoPralineMuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonGreen Apple

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomTuberose

Base3-5 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Dennis Basso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer48

Fall92

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,073

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#36,700

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B.A.D. Femme by Maison Alhambra is a floral fruity gourmand crafted for those seeking a warm, almond-forward scent profile. It settles into a sweet blend of praline and tonka bean, making it a reliable choice for autumn and winter evenings. This fragrance offers a polished, accessible option for fans of sweet floral s…

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Dennis Basso Eau de Parfum opens with a brisk, sunny flash of Italian bergamot, tart lemon, and crisp green apple. It feels immediately refreshing. The first spray delivers a crisp wash of alcohol, but that quickly evaporates into a clean floral heart of creamy jasmine sambac, French tuberose, and soft orange blossom.…

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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, B.A.D. Femme or Dennis Basso?

B.A.D. Femme takes 4 of 4 categories. B.A.D. Femme is rated 4.29/5 from 105 votes; Dennis Basso is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes. Choose B.A.D. Femme for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Dennis Basso for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, B.A.D. Femme or Dennis Basso?

B.A.D. Femme lasts longest (B.A.D. Femme 68/100, Dennis Basso 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B.A.D. Femme or Dennis Basso?

B.A.D. Femme projects furthest (B.A.D. Femme 60/100, Dennis Basso 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B.A.D. Femme and Dennis Basso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is B.A.D. Femme or Dennis Basso better for summer or winter?

Dennis Basso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B.A.D. Femme and Dennis Basso?

B.A.D. Femme has top notes of Bergamot, Almond, Coffee and Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cacao and Praline. Dennis Basso has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Green Apple, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and White Musk.