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Louka vs Bahija

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

Updated 38 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahija takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Louka

    Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Bahija

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Louka2/5
Bahija3/5
Ratings & consensus
Bahija
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bahija
Sillage & projection
Bahija
Value for money
Louka
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Louka

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LoukaManufaktura
BahijaJacques Battini
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.65/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 63%Had 20%Want 17%
3.93/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 34%Had 20%Want 46%
Category winnerBahijaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
39%Like
26%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

20%Love
60%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityBahija

SillageBahija

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price value61
Category winnerLoukaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
fresh86%
fruity72%
floral58%
ozonic44%
aquatic30%
fruity100%
sweet86%
vanilla72%
coconut58%
powdery44%
woody30%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Green NotesGreen ApplePeach
Heart1.5-3 hrs
Violet LeafWildflowersWild Rose
Base3-5 hrs
GinsengAmberSandalwood
Top
Fruity NotesCoconutPeachMandarin OrangeGreen AppleRaspberryBlack Currant
Heart
JasmineRoseViolet Leaf
Base
VanillaAmberWhite MuskSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Peach, Violet Leaf and Amber. Durations are only published for Louka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer93
Fall7
Winter0
Day100
Night11
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex6
Women94
Casual 48%Work 38%Date 10%Party 4%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#41,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLoukaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manufaktura Louka opens with an instant snap of tart green apple and crushed lawn grass. You immediately smell juicy peach flesh softened by morning dew. It feels like stepping into a damp Bohemian field at sunrise. The initial alcohol rush evaporates within two minutes, revealing an airy heart of violet leaf, sweet w…

Reviews →

Bahija by Jacques Battini offers a vibrant, fruit-forward profile built on a lush tropical foundation. Coconut and peach blend seamlessly with bright mandarin and apple, resulting in a sweet, feminine scent profile. It settles into a comfortable base of vanilla and soft woods, making it a reliable choice for casual da…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Louka or Bahija?

Bahija takes 3 of 5 categories. Louka is rated 3.65/5 from 23 votes; Bahija is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Louka for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bahija for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Louka or Bahija?

Bahija lasts longest (Bahija 65/100, Louka 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Louka or Bahija?

Bahija projects furthest (Bahija 58/100, Louka 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Louka and Bahija smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Peach, Violet Leaf and Amber.

Is Louka or Bahija better for summer or winter?

Louka suits daytime wear; Bahija suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Louka and Bahija?

Louka has top notes of Green Notes, Green Apple and Peach, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Wildflowers and Wild Rose, a base of Ginseng, Amber and Sandalwood. Bahija has top notes of Fruity Notes, Coconut, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Amber, White Musk and Sandalwood.

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