L'Altra Follia vs X-MAS. Верхний аромат
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Altra Follia takes 2 of 3 categories.
L'Altra FolliaChoose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
X-MAS. Верхний ароматChoose it for a amber and wine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
L'Altra Follia2/3
X-MAS. Верхний аромат1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Altra Follia
- Sillage & projection
- X-MAS. Верхний аромат
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Altra Follia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Altra FolliaRivaX-MAS. Верхний ароматThemeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%
4.50/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
33%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Altra Follia
SillageX-MAS. Верхний аромат
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsoft spicy100%
anis92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
amber92%
wine69%
warm spicy53%
sweet46%
powdery38%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Star AniseTobaccoBasil
Heart
CardamomCinnamonCarawayPepper
Base
LicoriceCedarVetiver
Top
Star AniseOrangeIce
Heart
Red WineCinnamonCardamomGingerTea
Base
AmberTobaccoGuaiac WoodPineCedar
InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Tobacco, Cardamom and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night67
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,841
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#70,686
PerfumerElena Razumova
Launched2021
Reviews0
Category winnerL'Altra FolliaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Altra Follia by Riva is a striking unisex aromatic scent launched in 2008. It leans into a complex structure built around star anise, tobacco leaf, and basil. This perfume serves as a versatile choice for those who appreciate spicy, herbal compositions that remain grounded yet intriguing, making it a solid candidate…
Reviews →X-MAS. Верхний аромат by Theme opens with sharp star anise, chilled orange peel, and an icy metallic flash. Perfumer Elena Razumova builds a chilly winter atmosphere that shifts into warm mulled wine, spicy cardamom, and cinnamon. Smoky guaiac wood, dry cedar, and pine resin merge with cozy amber and sweet tobacco lea…
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'Altra Follia or X-MAS. Верхний аромат?
L'Altra Follia takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Altra Follia is rated 3.73/5 from 18 votes; X-MAS. Верхний аромат is rated 4.50/5 from 3 votes. Choose L'Altra Follia for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose X-MAS. Верхний аромат for a amber and wine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Altra Follia or X-MAS. Верхний аромат?
L'Altra Follia lasts longest (L'Altra Follia 74/100, X-MAS. Верхний аромат 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Altra Follia or X-MAS. Верхний аромат?
X-MAS. Верхний аромат projects furthest (X-MAS. Верхний аромат 63/100, L'Altra Follia 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Altra Follia and X-MAS. Верхний аромат smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Tobacco, Cardamom and Cinnamon.
Is L'Altra Follia or X-MAS. Верхний аромат better for summer or winter?
L'Altra Follia suits daytime wear; X-MAS. Верхний аромат suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Altra Follia and X-MAS. Верхний аромат?
L'Altra Follia has top notes of Star Anise, Tobacco and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Caraway and Pepper, a base of Licorice, Cedar and Vetiver. X-MAS. Верхний аромат has top notes of Star Anise, Orange and Ice, heart notes of Red Wine, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Ginger, a base of Amber, Tobacco, Guaiac Wood and Pine.
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