L’Alpha vs #2 Cold Galaxy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Alpha takes 3 of 4 categories.
L’AlphaChoose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
#2 Cold GalaxyChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
L’Alpha3/4
#2 Cold Galaxy1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L’Alpha
- Sillage & projection
- L’Alpha
- Value for money
- #2 Cold Galaxy
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Alpha
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’AlphaAttitude#2 Cold GalaxyDilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 78%Had 0%Want 22%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
33%Love
17%Like
17%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Alpha
SillageL’Alpha
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner#2 Cold GalaxyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
soft spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy90%
oud80%
fresh spicy70%
patchouli60%
earthy50%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Baie RoseMandarinPineapple
Heart
AmyrisBlack PepperPatchouliNutmeg
Base
Cashmere MuskOakmoss
Top15 to 30 minutes
AkigalawoodMandarin
Heart1 to 2 hours
Black PepperSaffronVioletNutmeg
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for #2 Cold Galaxy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,129
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#70,044
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL’AlphaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL’Alpha opens bright and spicy, with mandarin, pink pepper, and a touch of pineapple adding lift before the scent settles into amyris, patchouli, and nutmeg. The dry-down looks smoother and more musky, with cashmere musk and oakmoss giving it a clean woody trail. It reads as a modern woody spicy unisex scent with a sl…
Reviews →#2 Cold Galaxy by Dilís Parfum delivers a crisp, modern mix of bright citrus and dry woods. The fragrance introduces itself with a sharp flash of mandarin alongside akigalawood, setting a clean and slightly metallic tone right from the start. As it develops, black pepper, saffron, violet, and nutmeg add a dry, warm sp…
Reviews →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, L’Alpha or #2 Cold Galaxy?
L’Alpha takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Alpha is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; #2 Cold Galaxy is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose L’Alpha for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose #2 Cold Galaxy for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Alpha or #2 Cold Galaxy?
L’Alpha lasts longest (L’Alpha 80/100, #2 Cold Galaxy 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Alpha or #2 Cold Galaxy?
L’Alpha projects furthest (L’Alpha 75/100, #2 Cold Galaxy 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Alpha and #2 Cold Galaxy smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Nutmeg.
Is L’Alpha or #2 Cold Galaxy better for summer or winter?
L’Alpha suits day or night wear; #2 Cold Galaxy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Alpha and #2 Cold Galaxy?
L’Alpha has top notes of Baie Rose, Mandarin and Pineapple, heart notes of Amyris, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Cashmere Musk and Oakmoss. #2 Cold Galaxy has top notes of Akigalawood and Mandarin, heart notes of Black Pepper, Saffron, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Amber.
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