Fragrance comparison

BGTA vs Original

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 112 ratings analysed

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #67,222 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Original

Police

3.54111 votes

Rank #16,674 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Original takes 4 of 4 categories.

BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

BGTA0/4

Original4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BGTAPisello Parfum

OriginalPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

3.54/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 56%Had 28%Want 16%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

20%Love

36%Like

27%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityOriginal

SillageOriginal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value82

Category winnerOriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

Top

LavenderMintBergamot

Heart

GeraniumViolet

Base

CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Bergamot and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer73

Fall96

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,222

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerOriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

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Police Original opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp lavender, and cool mint. As the initial brightness settles, floral notes of geranium and violet emerge alongside a clean cedar and sandalwood backbone. Built as a daily budget scent for warm spring afternoons, it delivers a fresh herbal character at an access…

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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, BGTA or Original?

Original takes 4 of 4 categories. BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Original is rated 3.54/5 from 111 votes. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character. Choose Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, BGTA or Original?

Original lasts longest (Original 52/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BGTA or Original?

Original projects furthest (Original 49/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BGTA and Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Geranium.

What are the notes in BGTA and Original?

BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin. Original has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.