Fragrance comparison

Brukenthal vs Bitter Almond Liquor

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Brukenthal

MATCA

4.003 votes

Rank #65,346 SweetTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Bitter Almond Liquor

B.ATES

4.004 votes

Rank #61,750 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bitter Almond Liquor takes 1 of 1 categories.

Brukenthal
Choose it for a sweet and tobacco character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bitter Almond Liquor
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Brukenthal0/1

Bitter Almond Liquor1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrukenthalMATCA

Bitter Almond LiquorB.ATES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tobacco91%

woody83%

cherry74%

fruity65%

amber56%

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cherry

Heart

VioletPlumFig

Base

TobaccoMahoganyBenzoinVetiverTonkaOsmanthus

Top

CherryMacaronsLiquorJuniperPlumWhite IrisBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseJasmineLilyTonka BeanVanillaAmbergris

Base

Peru BalsamBenzoinSandalwoodCedarVetiverClovePatchouliCinnamon

InformationalShared notesCherry, Plum, Benzoin and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,750

PerfumerBünyamin ATEŞ, Julie Massé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBitter Almond LiquorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MATCA Brukenthal opens with a tart burst of dark cherry paired with green fig leaves and ripe plum. As the top notes quiet down, sweet tobacco leaves and dry mahogany wood create a warm core anchored by benzoin resin and earthy vetiver. It wears best during crisp fall evenings or winter nights when cold air lets the d…

Reviews →

Bitter Almond Liquor by B.ATES is a boozy, gourmand fragrance that centers on the intersection of cherry and macaron notes. It settles into a warm, balsamic base that feels suited for cooler months or evening wear. Designed for both men and women, it emphasizes a rich, resinous profile rather than traditional floral s…

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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, Brukenthal or Bitter Almond Liquor?

Bitter Almond Liquor takes 1 of 1 categories. Brukenthal is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Bitter Almond Liquor is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Brukenthal for a sweet and tobacco character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Bitter Almond Liquor for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Do Brukenthal and Bitter Almond Liquor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cherry, Plum, Benzoin and Vetiver.

Is Brukenthal or Bitter Almond Liquor better for summer or winter?

Brukenthal suits day or night wear; Bitter Almond Liquor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brukenthal and Bitter Almond Liquor?

Brukenthal has top notes of Cherry, heart notes of Violet, Plum and Fig, a base of Tobacco, Mahogany, Benzoin and Vetiver. Bitter Almond Liquor has top notes of Cherry, Macarons, Liquor and Juniper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Lily and Tonka Bean, a base of Peru Balsam, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Cedar.