Fragrance comparison

Sal vs Alive

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Sal

Venezia 1600

4.008 votes

Rank #55,807 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Alive

American Eagle

4.5812 votes

Rank #39,658 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alive takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sal
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alive
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sal1/4

Alive3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SalVenezia 1600

AliveAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 55%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 65%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

75%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevitySal

SillageAlive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAliveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic90%

musky80%

white floral70%

amber60%

salty50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sea NotesFreesiaCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Red AlgaeLilyLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissus

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskWhite AmberAnisePatchouli

Top

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBasilCardamomGreen LeavesAniseWatery Notes

Heart

GeraniumRoseLilyClary SageJasmineCloves

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lily, Anise and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex25

Women63

Casual 42%Work 31%Date 17%Party 11%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAliveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening blast of Sal by Venezia 1600 smells like stepping onto a sunlit Venetian dock at low tide. A briny wash of cold sea notes rushes forward, sharpened by a snap of green cardamom and crystalline freesia. You get immediate salt air. As the initial vapor burns away, damp red algae and crisp lily emerge to give …

Reviews →

Alive by American Eagle is a classic Aromatic Fougere that opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and tangerine. This 2001 release settles into a woody, aromatic heart with notes of geranium and clary sage. It is a versatile choice for casual day wear, especially during warmer spring or summer months when you want so…

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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, Sal or Alive?

Alive takes 3 of 4 categories. Sal is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Alive is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Sal for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alive for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sal or Alive?

Sal lasts longest (Sal 64/100, Alive 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sal or Alive?

Alive projects furthest (Alive 50/100, Sal 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sal and Alive smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lily, Anise and Patchouli.

Is Sal or Alive better for summer or winter?

Sal suits daytime wear; Alive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sal and Alive?

Sal has top notes of Sea Notes, Freesia and Cardamom, heart notes of Red Algae, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus, a base of White Musk, White Amber, Anise and Patchouli. Alive has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Lily and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.