Fragrance comparison

Bahija vs Louka

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bahija

Jacques Battini

3.9315 votes

Rank #41,621 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Louka

Manufaktura

3.6523 votes

Rank #22,958 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahija takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bahija
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Louka
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahija3/5

Louka2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BahijaJacques Battini

LoukaManufaktura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 34%Had 20%Want 46%

3.65/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 63%Had 20%Want 17%

Category winnerBahijaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

22%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBahija

SillageBahija

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value73

Category winnerLoukaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

vanilla72%

coconut58%

powdery44%

woody30%

green100%

fresh86%

fruity72%

floral58%

ozonic44%

aquatic30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesCoconutPeachMandarin OrangeGreen AppleRaspberryBlack Currant

Heart

JasmineRoseViolet Leaf

Base

VanillaAmberWhite MuskSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesGreen ApplePeach

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Violet LeafWildflowersWild Rose

Base3-5 hrs

GinsengAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Green Apple, Violet Leaf and Amber. Durations are only published for Louka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer93

Fall7

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 48%Work 38%Date 10%Party 4%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLoukaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bahija by Jacques Battini offers a vibrant, fruit-forward profile built on a lush tropical foundation. Coconut and peach blend seamlessly with bright mandarin and apple, resulting in a sweet, feminine scent profile. It settles into a comfortable base of vanilla and soft woods, making it a reliable choice for casual da…

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Manufaktura Louka opens with an instant snap of tart green apple and crushed lawn grass. You immediately smell juicy peach flesh softened by morning dew. It feels like stepping into a damp Bohemian field at sunrise. The initial alcohol rush evaporates within two minutes, revealing an airy heart of violet leaf, sweet w…

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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, Bahija or Louka?

Bahija takes 3 of 5 categories. Bahija is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes; Louka is rated 3.65/5 from 23 votes. Choose Bahija for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Louka for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahija or Louka?

Bahija lasts longest (Bahija 65/100, Louka 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahija or Louka?

Bahija projects furthest (Bahija 58/100, Louka 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahija and Louka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Green Apple, Violet Leaf and Amber.

Is Bahija or Louka better for summer or winter?

Bahija suits daytime wear; Louka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahija and Louka?

Bahija has top notes of Fruity Notes, Coconut, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Amber, White Musk and Sandalwood. Louka has top notes of Green Notes, Green Apple and Peach, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Wildflowers and Wild Rose, a base of Ginseng, Amber and Sandalwood.