Fragrance comparison

Library vs Gioco all'Alba

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

Library

Vartan Perfumes

4.0812 votes

Rank #52,011 TobaccoWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Gioco all'Alba

Bois 1920

3.66175 votes

Rank #9,343 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gioco all'Alba takes 3 of 4 categories.

Library
Choose it for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gioco all'Alba
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Library1/4

Gioco all'Alba3/4

Ratings & consensus: Library
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gioco all'Alba
Sillage & projection: Gioco all'Alba
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gioco all'Alba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LibraryVartan Perfumes

Gioco all'AlbaBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

3.66/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerLibraryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

39%Love

22%Like

14%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGioco all'Alba

SillageGioco all'Alba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

woody92%

leather84%

whiskey77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

woody100%

whiskey92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, tobacco and whiskey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LeatherBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoWhiskeyFig Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

WhiskeySaffron

Heart

TobaccoPeatSugarDavanaBoronia

Base

LeatherVanillaGuaiac WoodCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Tobacco, Whiskey and Musk. Durations are only published for Library, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day47

Night100

Spring24

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 35%Casual 29%Work 22%Party 14%

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,011

PerfumerKristen Vartan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerGioco all'AlbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Library by Vartan Perfumes feels like settling into a worn armchair with a glass of bourbon. The leather hits first. A crisp splash of bergamot lifts the dark hide before rich pipe tobacco and oak aged whiskey roll in. The green bite of fig leaf keeps the sweetness in check. As hours pass, creamy sandalwood and soft m…

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Gioco all'Alba opens with a dark whiskey and saffron effect, then settles into tobacco, smoke, leather, and sweet vanilla woods. It reads rich, boozy, and textured rather than fresh. This suits cold weather, evening wear, and anyone who enjoys bold niche perfumes with a smoky gourmand edge. Sample first if sharp alcoh…

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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, Library or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba takes 3 of 4 categories. Library is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Gioco all'Alba is rated 3.66/5 from 175 votes. Choose Library for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gioco all'Alba for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Library or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba lasts longest (Gioco all'Alba 82/100, Library 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Library or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba projects furthest (Gioco all'Alba 73/100, Library 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Library and Gioco all'Alba smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, tobacco and whiskey accords. Common notes include Leather, Tobacco, Whiskey and Musk.

Is Library or Gioco all'Alba better for summer or winter?

Library suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Library and Gioco all'Alba?

Library has top notes of Leather and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Whiskey and Fig Leaf, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Gioco all'Alba has top notes of Whiskey and Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco, Peat, Sugar and Davana, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.