Fragrance comparison

Sonnet vs B.A.D. Femme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 226 ratings analysed

Sonnet

Ajmal

3.90121 votes

Rank #8,179 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

B.A.D. Femme

Maison Alhambra

4.29105 votes

Rank #7,626 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.A.D. Femme takes 7 of 7 categories.

Sonnet
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in winter.
B.A.D. Femme
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Sonnet0/7

B.A.D. Femme7/7

Ratings & consensus: B.A.D. Femme
Community sentiment: B.A.D. Femme
Longevity: B.A.D. Femme
Sillage & projection: B.A.D. Femme
Value for money: B.A.D. Femme
Versatility: B.A.D. Femme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B.A.D. Femme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SonnetAjmal

B.A.D. FemmeMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

4.29/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 52%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

43%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

114 votes

51%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityB.A.D. Femme

SillageB.A.D. Femme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value83

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

almond84%

vanilla77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomTuberose

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwood

Top

BergamotAlmondCoffeeLemon

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacBulgarian RoseOrris

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaCacaoPralineMuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer48

Fall92

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#7,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sonnet is a bright, creamy white floral built around orange blossom and tuberose, with bergamot up top and a soft almond sweetness running through the wear. The dry-down leans cosy and smooth, vanilla and amber over gentle sandalwood, often reading a little powdery. It is frequently compared to Carolina Herrera Good G…

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B.A.D. Femme by Maison Alhambra is a floral fruity gourmand crafted for those seeking a warm, almond-forward scent profile. It settles into a sweet blend of praline and tonka bean, making it a reliable choice for autumn and winter evenings. This fragrance offers a polished, accessible option for fans of sweet 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, Sonnet or B.A.D. Femme?

B.A.D. Femme takes 7 of 7 categories. Sonnet is rated 3.90/5 from 121 votes; B.A.D. Femme is rated 4.29/5 from 105 votes. Choose Sonnet for a white floral and citrus character. Best in winter. Choose B.A.D. Femme for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sonnet or B.A.D. Femme?

B.A.D. Femme lasts longest (B.A.D. Femme 68/100, Sonnet 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sonnet or B.A.D. Femme?

Projection is very close: B.A.D. Femme 60/100, Sonnet 58/100 for sillage.

Do Sonnet and B.A.D. Femme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Sonnet or B.A.D. Femme better for summer or winter?

For summer, B.A.D. Femme is the stronger pick. For winter, Sonnet is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sonnet and B.A.D. Femme?

Sonnet has top notes of Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. B.A.D. Femme has top notes of Bergamot, Almond, Coffee and Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cacao and Praline.