Fragrance comparison

Megara vs Community

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 376 ratings analysed

4 wins

Megara

Maison Alhambra

4.00339 votes

Rank #1,021 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Community

The Zoo

4.2237 votes

Rank #45,627 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Megara takes 4 of 7 categories.

Megara
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Community
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Megara4/7

Community3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MegaraMaison Alhambra

CommunityThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 339 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerCommunityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

288 votes

51%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerCommunityMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMegara

SillageMegara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMegaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus92%

musky84%

amber77%

marine69%

aquatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

AlgaeCaloneHedione

Base

AmbroxanMuskCedar

Top

GrapefruitLemonBitter OrangeAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangePeppermint

Heart

ChamomileCascaloneHedioneNigellaClovesIso E SuperRosemary

Base

VetiverCedarLabdanumAmbroxanOakmossMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Hedione and Ambroxan. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Category winnerCommunityMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women3

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#45,627

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMegaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Megara by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic aquatic fragrance launched in 2022. It centers on a stark, oceanic experience, blending bergamot and lemon with a distinct core of algae, calone, and hedione. Base notes of ambroxan, musk, and cedar provide a long-lasting, salty finish that thrives in high-heat outdoor environm…

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Community by The Zoo opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, crushed peppermint, and sparkling aldehydes that cut straight through humid air. As the initial citrus fizz calms, chamomile, herbal rosemary, and watery Cascalone emerge, grounding the profile with a fresh, mineral clarity that feels both modern and outd…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Megara or Community?

Megara takes 4 of 7 categories. Megara is rated 4.00/5 from 339 votes; Community is rated 4.22/5 from 37 votes. Choose Megara for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Community for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Megara or Community?

Megara lasts longest (Megara 87/100, Community 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Megara or Community?

Megara projects furthest (Megara 83/100, Community 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Megara and Community smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Hedione and Ambroxan.

Is Megara or Community better for summer or winter?

For summer, Community is the stronger pick. For winter, Megara is the stronger pick. Community suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Megara and Community?

Megara has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Algae, Calone and Hedione, a base of Ambroxan, Musk and Cedar. Community has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bitter Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Chamomile, Cascalone, Hedione and Nigella, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Labdanum and Ambroxan.