Fragrance comparison

Cosmos vs B.A.D. Femme

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

Cosmos

House of BŌ

3.6169 votes

Rank #30,640 SmokyMetallic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

B.A.D. Femme

Maison Alhambra

4.29105 votes

Rank #6,968 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.A.D. Femme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cosmos
Choose it for a smoky and metallic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
B.A.D. Femme
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Cosmos2/7

B.A.D. Femme5/7

Ratings & consensus: B.A.D. Femme
Community sentiment: B.A.D. Femme
Longevity: Cosmos
Sillage & projection: Cosmos
Value for money: B.A.D. Femme
Versatility: B.A.D. Femme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B.A.D. Femme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CosmosHouse of BŌ

B.A.D. FemmeMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 52%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

12%Hate

69 votes

51%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCosmos

SillageCosmos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value83

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

metallic92%

woody84%

mineral77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Metallic notesWhiskeyMuskPraline

Heart3-4 hrs

CoalDragon Blood ResinCacao

Base8-12+ hrs

SmokeLeatherAgarwoodOrris

Top

BergamotAlmondCoffeeLemon

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacBulgarian RoseOrris

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaCacaoPralineMuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMusk, Praline, Cacao and Orris. Durations are only published for Cosmos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer13

Fall94

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring73

Summer48

Fall92

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

Date 38%Party 32%Casual 18%Work 12%

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,640

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of BŌ Cosmos delivers a striking collision between freezing minerals and smoldering wood. One spray reveals an industrial flash of cold metallic notes and aged whiskey, cutting through the air like chilled steel. Do not overspray this. The scent warms up quickly as bitter cacao and dragon blood resin settle onto…

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B.A.D. Femme by Maison Alhambra is a floral fruity gourmand crafted for those seeking a warm, almond-forward scent profile. It settles into a sweet blend of praline and tonka bean, making it a reliable choice for autumn and winter evenings. This fragrance offers a polished, accessible option for fans of sweet 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cosmos or B.A.D. Femme?

B.A.D. Femme takes 5 of 7 categories. Cosmos is rated 3.61/5 from 69 votes; B.A.D. Femme is rated 4.29/5 from 105 votes. Choose Cosmos for a smoky and metallic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose B.A.D. Femme for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cosmos or B.A.D. Femme?

Cosmos lasts longest (Cosmos 73/100, B.A.D. Femme 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cosmos or B.A.D. Femme?

Projection is very close: Cosmos 61/100, B.A.D. Femme 60/100 for sillage.

Do Cosmos and B.A.D. Femme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Musk, Praline, Cacao and Orris.

Is Cosmos or B.A.D. Femme better for summer or winter?

For summer, B.A.D. Femme is the stronger pick. For winter, Cosmos is the stronger pick. Cosmos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cosmos and B.A.D. Femme?

Cosmos has top notes of Metallic notes, Whiskey, Musk and Praline, heart notes of Coal, Dragon Blood Resin and Cacao, a base of Smoke, Leather, Agarwood and Orris. B.A.D. Femme has top notes of Bergamot, Almond, Coffee and Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cacao and Praline.