Fragrance comparison

La Formidable vs Alberta Ferretti

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 190 ratings analysed

La Formidable

Bourjois

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,303 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Alberta Ferretti

4.05140 votes

Rank #11,129 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alberta Ferretti takes 5 of 7 categories.

La Formidable
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alberta Ferretti
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

La Formidable2/7

Alberta Ferretti5/7

Ratings & consensus: Alberta Ferretti
Community sentiment: Alberta Ferretti
Longevity: Alberta Ferretti
Sillage & projection: Alberta Ferretti
Value for money: La Formidable
Versatility: La Formidable
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alberta Ferretti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La FormidableBourjois

Alberta FerrettiAlberta Ferretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

4.05/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerAlberta FerrettiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

38%Like

28%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

44%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerAlberta FerrettiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAlberta Ferretti

SillageAlberta Ferretti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value55

Category winnerLa FormidableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus90%

patchouli80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

floral100%

sweet92%

soft spicy84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, patchouli and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSolar Notes

Heart

FreesiaFloral Notes

Base

Patchouli

Top

FreesiaPink PepperBergamot

Heart

Sweet PeaLilyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night46

Spring55

Summer38

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night67

Category winnerLa FormidableMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex13

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,303

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#11,129

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAlberta FerrettiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourjois La Formidable opens with a sharp burst of bergamot backed by warm solar notes that feel bright and energetic in morning light. As the crisp citrus settles, a soft floral heart of freesia and jasmine-like white petals takes over, giving the scent a clean, breezy texture. An earthy patchouli base grounds the co…

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Alberta Ferretti is a floral amber with a peppery, bergamot lift at the start, then sweet pea, lily and ylang-ylang bring a soft, polished bouquet. On skin, it often settles into a smooth amber and patchouli base that reads elegant and office-friendly, with a slightly dry, woody edge. Some wearers find it quietly femi…

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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, La Formidable or Alberta Ferretti?

Alberta Ferretti takes 5 of 7 categories. La Formidable is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes; Alberta Ferretti is rated 4.05/5 from 140 votes. Choose La Formidable for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alberta Ferretti for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Formidable or Alberta Ferretti?

Alberta Ferretti lasts longest (Alberta Ferretti 67/100, La Formidable 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Formidable or Alberta Ferretti?

Alberta Ferretti projects furthest (Alberta Ferretti 56/100, La Formidable 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Formidable and Alberta Ferretti smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, patchouli and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia and Patchouli.

Is La Formidable or Alberta Ferretti better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Formidable is the stronger pick. For winter, Alberta Ferretti is the stronger pick. La Formidable suits daytime wear; Alberta Ferretti suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Formidable and Alberta Ferretti?

La Formidable has top notes of Bergamot and Solar Notes, heart notes of Freesia and Floral Notes, a base of Patchouli. Alberta Ferretti has top notes of Freesia, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Sweet Pea, Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli and Amber.