Fragrance comparison

Eau de Cologne vs Alcazar

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

Eau de Cologne

Roger & Gallet

3.7756 votes

Rank #17,865 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Alcazar

Ted Lapidus

3.76129 votes

Rank #12,398 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alcazar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alcazar
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Eau de Cologne1/7

Alcazar6/7

Ratings & consensus: Alcazar
Community sentiment: Alcazar
Longevity: Alcazar
Sillage & projection: Alcazar
Value for money: Alcazar
Versatility: Eau de Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alcazar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CologneRoger & Gallet

AlcazarTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

3.76/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerAlcazarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

40%Like

30%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

22%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerAlcazarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlcazar

SillageAlcazar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value74

Category winnerAlcazarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

lavender77%

citrus65%

woody53%

green42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

leather69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Petitgrain

Heart

Rosemary

Base

Lavender

Top

CitronPetitgrainNutmeg

Heart

Orange BlossomLavenderRosemary

Base

Tonka BeanLeatherWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Rosemary and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall56

Winter17

Day100

Night5

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#12,398

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAlcazarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A crisp, old-school citrus aromatic that keeps things simple. Petitgrain gives it a dry green opening, rosemary adds a brisk herbal lift, and lavender softens the dry-down without making it powdery. It wears close to the skin and usually suits warm weather, daytime use, and anyone who likes classic cologne freshness …

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Ted Lapidus Alcazar opens with a bright burst of citron and aromatic petitgrain before settling into a warm, lavender-heavy heart. As the scent dries down, it shifts into a dry leather base sweetened by tonka bean. This masculine fragrance works best in cooler weather, offering a classic clean profile with an unexpect…

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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, Eau de Cologne or Alcazar?

Alcazar takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Cologne is rated 3.77/5 from 56 votes; Alcazar is rated 3.76/5 from 129 votes. Choose Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alcazar for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Cologne or Alcazar?

Alcazar lasts longest (Alcazar 69/100, Eau de Cologne 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Cologne or Alcazar?

Alcazar projects furthest (Alcazar 68/100, Eau de Cologne 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Cologne and Alcazar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Rosemary and Lavender.

Is Eau de Cologne or Alcazar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Alcazar is the stronger pick. Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Cologne and Alcazar?

Eau de Cologne has top notes of Petitgrain, heart notes of Rosemary, a base of Lavender. Alcazar has top notes of Citron, Petitgrain and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Rosemary, a base of Tonka Bean, Leather and White Cedar Extract.