Strictly Cologne vs Almas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Almas takes 4 of 5 categories.
Strictly CologneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AlmasChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Strictly Cologne1/5
Almas4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Almas
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Almas
- Sillage & projection
- Almas
- Value for money
- Strictly Cologne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Almas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Strictly CologneVan GilsAlmasBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%
4.27/ 5 · 168 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerAlmasRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
30%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
57%Love
26%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
168 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlmas
SillageAlmas
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStrictly CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
rose77%
oud69%
fruity61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotLemonJuniperPink PepperCardamom
Heart2-3 hrs
GeraniumArtemisiaVioletAbsinthe
Base4-6 hrs
CedarPalisander RosewoodSuedeAmberwoodMoss
Top
PineappleSaffronCorianderCardamomCassisArtemisia
Heart
Turkish RoseIndian JasmineGeraniumNeroli
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Geranium, Artemisia and Cedar. Durations are only published for Strictly Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer38
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night43
Spring62
Summer35
Fall79
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,955
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#4,353
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerAlmasHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStrictly Cologne by Van Gils opens with a bracing splash of crisp bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp juniper berries, accented by a pinch of pink pepper and green cardamom. As the initial citrus blast softens, the fragrance shifts into an aromatic herbal heart of absinthe, bitter artemisia, and powdery violet leaves, bal…
Reviews →Almas opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple cut by bitter artemisia and herbal coriander. Spicy saffron and warm cardamom immediately follow, balancing the fruity top before the floral heart unfolds. Turkish rose and Indian jasmine take center stage during the middle hours, adding a rich, velvety body that preven…
Reviews →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, Strictly Cologne or Almas?
Almas takes 4 of 5 categories. Strictly Cologne is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; Almas is rated 4.27/5 from 168 votes. Choose Strictly Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Almas for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Strictly Cologne or Almas?
Almas lasts longest (Almas 87/100, Strictly Cologne 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Strictly Cologne or Almas?
Almas projects furthest (Almas 76/100, Strictly Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Strictly Cologne and Almas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium, Artemisia and Cedar.
Is Strictly Cologne or Almas better for summer or winter?
Strictly Cologne suits daytime wear; Almas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Strictly Cologne and Almas?
Strictly Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Artemisia, Violet and Absinthe, a base of Cedar, Palisander Rosewood, Suede and Amberwood. Almas has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood and Amber.
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