Fragrance comparison

Metamorph vs Bitter Almond Liquor

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

1 wins

Metamorph

Ayond

4.0012 votes

Rank #39,859 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Bitter Almond Liquor

B.ATES

4.004 votes

Rank #61,750 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Metamorph takes 1 of 1 categories.

Metamorph
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Bitter Almond Liquor
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Metamorph1/1

Bitter Almond Liquor0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MetamorphAyond

Bitter Almond LiquorB.ATES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

woody53%

earthy42%

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FrankincenseCloveJuniperBergamot

Heart

Clary SageJasmineMugwort

Base

Balsam FirVetiverCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

CherryMacaronsLiquorJuniperPlumWhite IrisBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseJasmineLilyTonka BeanVanillaAmbergris

Base

Peru BalsamBenzoinSandalwoodCedarVetiverClovePatchouliCinnamon

InformationalShared notesClove, Juniper, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#61,750

PerfumerBünyamin ATEŞ, Julie Massé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMetamorphHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Metamorph opens like a cool pine and incense scent rather than a loud spice bomb. Frankincense, fir, juniper and cypriol give it a dry, resinous, slightly oily texture, with sage and jasmine smoothing the middle. On skin, it usually reads quiet, natural, and meditative. If you enjoy woody incense fragrances with a rea…

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Bitter Almond Liquor by B.ATES is a boozy, gourmand fragrance that centers on the intersection of cherry and macaron notes. It settles into a warm, balsamic base that feels suited for cooler months or evening wear. Designed for both men and women, it emphasizes a rich, resinous profile rather than traditional floral s…

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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, Metamorph or Bitter Almond Liquor?

Metamorph takes 1 of 1 categories. Metamorph is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Bitter Almond Liquor is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Metamorph for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Bitter Almond Liquor for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Do Metamorph and Bitter Almond Liquor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clove, Juniper, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Metamorph or Bitter Almond Liquor better for summer or winter?

Metamorph suits day or night wear; Bitter Almond Liquor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Metamorph and Bitter Almond Liquor?

Metamorph has top notes of Frankincense, Clove, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Clary Sage, Jasmine and Mugwort, a base of Balsam Fir, Vetiver and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Bitter Almond Liquor has top notes of Cherry, Macarons, Liquor and Juniper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Lily and Tonka Bean, a base of Peru Balsam, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Cedar.