Fragrance comparison

Salvo vs 7

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 730 ratings analysed

4 wins

Salvo

Maison Alhambra

4.29657 votes

Rank #1,605 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sora Dora

3.3273 votes

Rank #20,092 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Salvo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Salvo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
7
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Salvo4/7

73/7

Ratings & consensus: Salvo
Community sentiment: Salvo
Longevity: 7
Sillage & projection: 7
Value for money: Salvo
Versatility: 7
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Salvo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SalvoMaison Alhambra

7Sora Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 657 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

3.32/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerSalvoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

657 votes

23%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

12%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerSalvoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

Longevity7

Sillage7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSalvoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

lavender77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

woody100%

musky92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

LavenderSichuan PepperStar AniseNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanVanilla

Top

Yellow MandarinBergamot

Heart

ThymeMyrrhNutmegGurjan balsam

Base

White MuskCashmeranAmbroxanPatchouliCypriolOudGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg 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

Winter69

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer54

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night60

Category winner7Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex1

Women1

Men38

Unisex58

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Overall rank#20,092

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSalvoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvo by Maison Alhambra is a crisp, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a classic blend of fresh bergamot, aromatic lavender, and spicy Sichuan pepper. This budget-friendly option offers a bright, energetic profile perfect for daily office wear or casual spring outings. It balances citrus vitality with a groun…

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Sora Dora 7 opens with a sharp burst of yellow mandarin and Italian bergamot before shifting into a dry, aromatic core of thyme and nutmeg. The heart settles into a resinous blend of gurjan balsam and myrrh, creating an earthy, herbal warmth. As it dries down, heavy synthetic Cashmeran, Ambroxan, and white musk take o…

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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, Salvo or 7?

Salvo takes 4 of 7 categories. Salvo is rated 4.29/5 from 657 votes; 7 is rated 3.32/5 from 73 votes. Choose Salvo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose 7 for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Salvo or 7?

7 lasts longest (7 69/100, Salvo 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Salvo or 7?

7 projects furthest (7 59/100, Salvo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Salvo and 7 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg and Ambroxan.

Is Salvo or 7 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 7 is the stronger pick. For winter, Salvo is the stronger pick. 7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Salvo and 7?

Salvo has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise and Nutmeg, a base of Ambroxan and Vanilla. 7 has top notes of Yellow Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Myrrh, Nutmeg and Gurjan balsam, a base of White Musk, Cashmeran, Ambroxan and Patchouli.