Fragrance comparison

Grecale vs Fortnight

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 226 ratings analysed

Grecale

Paolo Gigli

3.9144 votes

Rank #25,471 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fortnight

Maison Alhambra

3.92182 votes

Rank #5,496 LeatherFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fortnight takes 4 of 7 categories.

Grecale
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, 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.

Grecale3/7

Fortnight4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrecalePaolo Gigli

FortnightMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 23%Want 44%

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

32%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

44 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGrecale

SillageGrecale

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

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

balsamic65%

smoky53%

sweet42%

leather100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HyacinthOrangeLemonLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseNutmegCloveLavender

Base8-10+ hrs

OpoponaxAmberCedar

Top

Nutmeg FlowerTangerineChamomileCedarLemonHawthornBergamotLavender

Heart

Violet LeavesNutmegSandalwoodCloveJasmineHoneysuckleLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Nutmeg and Clove. Durations are only published for Grecale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer19

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGrecaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

Date 39%Party 25%Work 19%Casual 17%

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#5,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerFortnightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Grecale opens with a sharp burst of green hyacinth, sweet orange, and zesty lemon before shifting into a rich heart of clove, nutmeg, and dry incense. It feels bold and old-world. As the fragrance warms on your skin, balsamic opoponax and warm amber take over, anchored by sturdy cedarwood. The scent evokes…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grecale or Fortnight?

Fortnight takes 4 of 7 categories. Grecale is rated 3.91/5 from 44 votes; Fortnight is rated 3.92/5 from 182 votes. Choose Grecale for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, 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, Grecale or Fortnight?

Grecale lasts longest (Grecale 78/100, Fortnight 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grecale or Fortnight?

Grecale projects furthest (Grecale 70/100, Fortnight 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grecale and Fortnight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Nutmeg and Clove.

Is Grecale or Fortnight better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Grecale and Fortnight?

Grecale has top notes of Hyacinth, Orange, Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Incense, Nutmeg, Clove and Lavender, a base of Opoponax, Amber and Cedar. 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.