Fragrance comparison

TriBeCa vs Game of Spades Royale

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,293 ratings analysed

TriBeCa

Bond No 9

3.981,124 votes

Rank #3,749 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

91%scent match

Very similar

7 wins

Game of Spades Royale

Jo Milano Paris

4.57169 votes

Rank #3,273 WoodyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Game of Spades Royale takes 7 of 7 categories.

TriBeCa
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Game of Spades Royale
Choose it for a woody and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

TriBeCa0/7

Game of Spades Royale7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TriBeCaBond No 9

Game of Spades RoyaleJo Milano Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 1,124 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.57/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerGame of Spades RoyaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

985 votes

71%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

1%Dislike

2%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerGame of Spades RoyaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityGame of Spades Royale

SillageGame of Spades Royale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value64

Category winnerGame of Spades RoyaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

caramel84%

nutty77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

woody100%

caramel92%

cacao84%

amber77%

nutty69%

white floral61%

Scent match91%Very similar · both woody, amber and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HazelnutCacao

Heart

Jasmine SambacCedar

Base

AmbroxanCaramelMoss

Top15-30 mins

CacaoHazelnut

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCedar

Base8-12 hrs

CaramelAmbroxanMoss

InformationalShared notesHazelnut, Cacao, Jasmine Sambac and Cedar. Durations are only published for Game of Spades Royale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer37

Fall100

Winter95

Day89

Night100

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter95

Day39

Night100

Category winnerGame of Spades RoyaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex42

Women51

Men17

Unisex61

Women22

Date 35%Party 30%Casual 24%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,749

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#3,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerGame of Spades RoyaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TriBeCa is a smooth amber gourmand with hazelnut, cacao and caramel over a woody, musky base. It opens sweet and nutty, then settles into an airy amber-wood glow that many wearers find addictive rather than heavy. It suits cooler weather especially well, though its lighter texture can make it easier to wear year round…

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Game of Spades Royale by Jo Milano Paris delivers a rich gourmand punch built around roasted hazelnut and dark cacao. It kicks off with an unapologetic burst of toasted nuts and chocolate before shifting into a woody heart of cedar and jasmine sambac. The base anchors deep with sweet caramel, ambroxan, and a subtle tr…

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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, TriBeCa or Game of Spades Royale?

Game of Spades Royale takes 7 of 7 categories. TriBeCa is rated 3.98/5 from 1,124 votes; Game of Spades Royale is rated 4.57/5 from 169 votes. Choose TriBeCa for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Game of Spades Royale for a woody and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, TriBeCa or Game of Spades Royale?

They last about the same: Game of Spades Royale 75/100, TriBeCa 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, TriBeCa or Game of Spades Royale?

Projection is very close: Game of Spades Royale 64/100, TriBeCa 63/100 for sillage.

Do TriBeCa and Game of Spades Royale smell similar?

Very similar: a 91% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and caramel accords. Common notes include Hazelnut, Cacao, Jasmine Sambac and Cedar.

Is TriBeCa or Game of Spades Royale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Game of Spades Royale is the stronger pick. For winter, TriBeCa is the stronger pick. TriBeCa suits evening wear; Game of Spades Royale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in TriBeCa and Game of Spades Royale?

TriBeCa has top notes of Hazelnut and Cacao, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Cedar, a base of Ambroxan, Caramel and Moss. Game of Spades Royale has top notes of Cacao and Hazelnut, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Cedar, a base of Caramel, Ambroxan and Moss.