Fragrance comparison

Closer vs Gioco all'Alba

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

Closer

Maison des Animaux Fragrances

3.388 votes

Rank #21,964 TobaccoTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gioco all'Alba

Bois 1920

3.66175 votes

Rank #9,181 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gioco all'Alba takes 3 of 4 categories.

Closer
Choose it for a tobacco and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gioco all'Alba
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Closer1/4

Gioco all'Alba3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gioco all'Alba
Sillage & projection: Gioco all'Alba
Value for money: Closer
Versatility: Not scored
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

CloserMaison des Animaux Fragrances

Gioco all'AlbaBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 45%

3.66/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

39%Love

22%Like

14%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGioco all'Alba

SillageGioco all'Alba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value55

Category winnerCloserBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

leather69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

whiskey92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both tobacco, sweet and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tropical FruitVanilla

Heart

TobaccoLeatherMusk

Base

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Top

WhiskeySaffron

Heart

TobaccoPeatSugarDavanaBoronia

Base

LeatherVanillaGuaiac WoodCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Tobacco, Leather 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

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring24

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#9,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerGioco all'AlbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maison des Animaux Fragrances released Closer in 2025 as a bold tobacco gourmand. The scent opens with a contrast of sticky tropical fruit and warm vanilla, then transitions to heavy leather and musk. It offers a distinct option for those who want a sweet yet smoky signature scent for cooler autumn nights.

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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, Closer or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba takes 3 of 4 categories. Closer is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes; Gioco all'Alba is rated 3.66/5 from 175 votes. Choose Closer for a tobacco and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gioco all'Alba for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Closer or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba lasts longest (Gioco all'Alba 82/100, Closer 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Closer or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba projects furthest (Gioco all'Alba 73/100, Closer 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Closer and Gioco all'Alba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, sweet and leather accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Tobacco, Leather and Musk.

Is Closer or Gioco all'Alba better for summer or winter?

Closer suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Closer and Gioco all'Alba?

Closer has top notes of Tropical Fruit and Vanilla, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather and Musk. 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.