Fragrance comparison

Cigar Bar vs Gioco all'Alba

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 200 ratings analysed

Cigar Bar

Max Philip

3.4025 votes

Rank #22,347 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Gioco all'Alba

Bois 1920

3.66175 votes

Rank #9,156 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gioco all'Alba takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cigar Bar
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gioco all'Alba
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cigar Bar1/7

Gioco all'Alba6/7

Ratings & consensus: Gioco all'Alba
Community sentiment: Gioco all'Alba
Longevity: Gioco all'Alba
Sillage & projection: Gioco all'Alba
Value for money: Gioco all'Alba
Versatility: Cigar Bar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gioco all'Alba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cigar BarMax Philip

Gioco all'AlbaBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%

3.66/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerGioco all'AlbaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

16%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

20%Hate

25 votes

39%Love

22%Like

14%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerGioco all'AlbaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGioco all'Alba

SillageGioco all'Alba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value55

Category winnerGioco all'AlbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery91%

woody83%

sweet74%

whiskey65%

musky56%

woody100%

whiskey92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and whiskey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TobaccoWhiskey

Heart

VanillaMusk

Base

Sandalwood

Top

WhiskeySaffron

Heart

TobaccoPeatSugarDavanaBoronia

Base

LeatherVanillaGuaiac WoodCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Whiskey, Vanilla and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring9

Summer18

Fall100

Winter91

Day20

Night100

Spring24

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCigar BarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#9,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerGioco all'AlbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cigar Bar opens with whiskey and tobacco, then settles into a sweeter vanilla, musk, and sandalwood dry-down. On skin, it often reads smoother and more powdery than the name suggests, with a dressed-up evening feel. It may suit shoppers who like warm tobacco scents with a softer, sweeter finish. If you want a rough, …

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Gioco all'Alba opens with a dark whiskey and saffron effect, then settles into tobacco, smoke, leather, and sweet vanilla woods. It reads rich, boozy, and textured rather than fresh. This suits cold weather, evening wear, and anyone who enjoys bold niche perfumes with a smoky gourmand edge. Sample first if sharp alcoh…

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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, Cigar Bar or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba takes 6 of 7 categories. Cigar Bar is rated 3.40/5 from 25 votes; Gioco all'Alba is rated 3.66/5 from 175 votes. Choose Cigar Bar for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gioco all'Alba for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cigar Bar or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba lasts longest (Gioco all'Alba 82/100, Cigar Bar 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cigar Bar or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba projects furthest (Gioco all'Alba 73/100, Cigar Bar 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cigar Bar and Gioco all'Alba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and whiskey accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Whiskey, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Cigar Bar or Gioco all'Alba better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cigar Bar is the stronger pick. For winter, Gioco all'Alba is the stronger pick. Cigar Bar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cigar Bar and Gioco all'Alba?

Cigar Bar has top notes of Tobacco and Whiskey, heart notes of Vanilla and Musk, a base of Sandalwood. Gioco all'Alba has top notes of Whiskey and Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco, Peat, Sugar and Davana, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.