Fragrance comparison

Daimo vs Fortnight

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 264 ratings analysed

Daimo

Lubin

3.9182 votes

Rank #9,762 LeatherCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fortnight

Maison Alhambra

3.92182 votes

Rank #6,099 LeatherFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fortnight takes 4 of 7 categories.

Daimo
Choose it for a leather and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fortnight
Choose it for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Daimo3/7

Fortnight4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DaimoLubin

FortnightMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

3.92/ 5 · 182 votes

Have 57%Had 7%Want 36%

Category winnerFortnightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

43%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

167 votes

Category winnerFortnightMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDaimo

SillageDaimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value86

Category winnerFortnightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fruity77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

leather100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both leather, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesLemonBergamot

Heart

LeatherPeachClove

Base

SandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

Nutmeg FlowerTangerineChamomileCedarLemonHawthornBergamotLavender

Heart

Violet LeavesNutmegSandalwoodCloveJasmineHoneysuckleLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves, Lemon, Bergamot and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer7

Fall100

Winter87

Day80

Night100

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDaimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex44

Women13

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,762

PerfumerDelphine Thierry, Thomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#6,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerFortnightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Daimo by Lubin pairs sharp citrus and violet leaf with a heart of spicy clove and dark leather. It aims for an elegant, dry aesthetic that bridges classic, refined structures with modern, airy textures. This unisex fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for professional environments or cool spri…

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Fortnight by Maison Alhambra is a spicy, leather-forward fragrance designed for men. It draws heavy inspiration from the classic Fahrenheit profile, offering a sharp blend of violet leaves, nutmeg, and leather notes. Best suited for cooler weather and daytime settings, this scent provides an affordable alternative to …

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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, Daimo or Fortnight?

Fortnight takes 4 of 7 categories. Daimo is rated 3.91/5 from 82 votes; Fortnight is rated 3.92/5 from 182 votes. Choose Daimo for a leather and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fortnight for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Daimo or Fortnight?

Daimo lasts longest (Daimo 80/100, Fortnight 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daimo or Fortnight?

Daimo projects furthest (Daimo 71/100, Fortnight 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daimo and Fortnight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves, Lemon, Bergamot and Leather.

Is Daimo or Fortnight better for summer or winter?

For summer, Daimo is the stronger pick. For winter, Fortnight is the stronger pick. Daimo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Daimo and Fortnight?

Daimo has top notes of Violet Leaves, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Peach and Clove, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. Fortnight has top notes of Nutmeg Flower, Tangerine, Chamomile and Cedar, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Clove, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.