Fragrance comparison

X-MAS. Верхний аромат vs L'Altra Follia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

X-MAS. Верхний аромат

Theme · 2021

4.503 votes

Rank #70,686 AmberWine

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

L'Altra Follia

Riva

3.7318 votes

Rank #23,841 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Altra Follia takes 2 of 3 categories.

X-MAS. Верхний аромат
Choose it for a amber and wine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
L'Altra Follia
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

X-MAS. Верхний аромат1/3

L'Altra Follia2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Altra Follia
Sillage & projection: X-MAS. Верхний аромат
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Altra Follia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X-MAS. Верхний ароматTheme

L'Altra FolliaRiva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%

3.73/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityL'Altra Follia

SillageX-MAS. Верхний аромат

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber92%

wine69%

warm spicy53%

sweet46%

powdery38%

soft spicy100%

anis92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseOrangeIce

Heart

Red WineCinnamonCardamomGingerTea

Base

AmberTobaccoGuaiac WoodPineCedar

Top

Star AniseTobaccoBasil

Heart

CardamomCinnamonCarawayPepper

Base

LicoriceCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,686

PerfumerElena Razumova

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerL'Altra FolliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

X-MAS. Верхний аромат by Theme opens with sharp star anise, chilled orange peel, and an icy metallic flash. Perfumer Elena Razumova builds a chilly winter atmosphere that shifts into warm mulled wine, spicy cardamom, and cinnamon. Smoky guaiac wood, dry cedar, and pine resin merge with cozy amber and sweet tobacco lea…

Reviews →

L'Altra Follia by Riva is a striking unisex aromatic scent launched in 2008. It leans into a complex structure built around star anise, tobacco leaf, and basil. This perfume serves as a versatile choice for those who appreciate spicy, herbal compositions that remain grounded yet intriguing, making it a solid candidate…

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, X-MAS. Верхний аромат or L'Altra Follia?

L'Altra Follia takes 2 of 3 categories. X-MAS. Верхний аромат is rated 4.50/5 from 3 votes; L'Altra Follia is rated 3.73/5 from 18 votes. Choose X-MAS. Верхний аромат for a amber and wine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose L'Altra Follia for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, X-MAS. Верхний аромат or L'Altra Follia?

L'Altra Follia lasts longest (L'Altra Follia 74/100, X-MAS. Верхний аромат 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X-MAS. Верхний аромат or L'Altra Follia?

X-MAS. Верхний аромат projects furthest (X-MAS. Верхний аромат 63/100, L'Altra Follia 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X-MAS. Верхний аромат and L'Altra Follia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Tobacco.

Is X-MAS. Верхний аромат or L'Altra Follia better for summer or winter?

X-MAS. Верхний аромат suits day or night wear; L'Altra Follia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X-MAS. Верхний аромат and L'Altra Follia?

X-MAS. Верхний аромат has top notes of Star Anise, Orange and Ice, heart notes of Red Wine, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Ginger, a base of Amber, Tobacco, Guaiac Wood and Pine. L'Altra Follia has top notes of Star Anise, Tobacco and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Caraway and Pepper, a base of Licorice, Cedar and Vetiver.