Fragrance comparison

Irrésistible vs Bawadi

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Irrésistible

Alkemia Perfumes

3.9039 votes

Rank #21,274 SweetVanilla

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bawadi

Asdaaf

4.2516 votes

Rank #32,661 VanillaCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bawadi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Irrésistible
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bawadi
Choose it for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Irrésistible1/5

Bawadi4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrrésistibleAlkemia Perfumes

BawadiAsdaaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 24%Had 14%Want 62%

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerBawadiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

56%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBawadi

SillageBawadi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBawadiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla88%

almond77%

caramel65%

nutty53%

fruity42%

vanilla100%

caramel92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bourbon VanillaSweet AlmondCaramelMacaronsDulce de lecheNutmegAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Nutmeg

Heart

SpicesLavenderOrchidChamomile

Base

VanillaCaramelPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBourbon Vanilla, Caramel, Nutmeg and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night67

Spring56

Summer33

Fall89

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men60

Unisex27

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,274

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#32,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIrrésistibleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Irrésistible by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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Bawadi opens with a noticeable nutmeg and spicy kick, then settles into a sweeter vanilla, caramel, and amber base. On skin, it reads warm, strong, and clearly masculine to many wearers, with a slightly old-school oriental style that may appeal more to fans of rich Arab perfumes than to those wanting something airy or…

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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, Irrésistible or Bawadi?

Bawadi takes 4 of 5 categories. Irrésistible is rated 3.90/5 from 39 votes; Bawadi is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Irrésistible for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bawadi for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Irrésistible or Bawadi?

Bawadi lasts longest (Bawadi 79/100, Irrésistible 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irrésistible or Bawadi?

Bawadi projects furthest (Bawadi 73/100, Irrésistible 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irrésistible and Bawadi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Bourbon Vanilla, Caramel, Nutmeg and Amber.

Is Irrésistible or Bawadi better for summer or winter?

Irrésistible suits daytime wear; Bawadi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irrésistible and Bawadi?

Irrésistible features Bourbon Vanilla, Sweet Almond, Caramel, Macarons and Dulce de leche. Bawadi has top notes of Nutmeg, heart notes of Spices, Lavender, Orchid and Chamomile, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli and Amber.