Macadam
Il ProfvmoEau de Parfum2007
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Macadam vs. Alba
Is Macadam better than Alba?
Alba rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Sandalwood
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Macadam and Alba?
| Macadam | Alba | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2007 | 2004 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Silvana Casoli | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Macadam and Alba smell?
Macadam
Floral
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Fruity
Rose
Balsamic
Tropical
Alba
Woody
Nutty
Powdery
Iris
Almond
Amber
Sweet
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Macadam and Alba share?
Top
PeachHoneyOrange
—Heart
MyrrhWhite RosePeonyJasmineMagnoliaGeraniumLily of the Valley
IrisAlmond TreeHazelnutAmber
Base
Dragon FruitSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCoconut
Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
White RosePeonyJasmineMagnoliaGeraniumLily of the Valley
Iris
Gourmandy Notes
Honey
Almond TreeHazelnut
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Macadam and Alba work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Macadam or Alba?
| Macadam | Alba | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Macadam and Alba?
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one settles in, present without ever filling the room. If you want to be noticed, apply more. If you want to be remembered, start here.Macadam
Some people chase projection. Others understand that the best fragrances aren't the ones that fill a room, they're the ones that make someone lean in. Alba is for the second kind.Alba
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