Fragrance comparison

Absolu vs Kashaya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,289 ratings analysed

5 wins

Absolu

Rochas

4.051,508 votes

Rank #1,236 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Kashaya

Kenzo

3.87781 votes

Rank #4,575 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Absolu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Kashaya
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Absolu5/7

Kashaya2/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolu
Community sentiment: Absolu
Longevity: Absolu
Sillage & projection: Kashaya
Value for money: Absolu
Versatility: Kashaya
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluRochas

KashayaKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,508 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 781 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerAbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,288 votes

29%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

781 votes

Category winnerAbsoluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu

SillageKashaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

white floral83%

citrus74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeFig Leaf

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyPepperRose

Base

BenzoinTolu BalsamLabdanumCedar

Top

PeachApricotPineappleHiacynthAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseOrchidNarcissusCarnationOrange BlossomLilyRose

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Lily and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKashayaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,236

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews136

Overall rank#4,575

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerAbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolu by Rochas is a resinous, warm oriental fragrance for women. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and crisp fig leaf before settling into a deep heart of orange blossom, rose, and black pepper. The base anchors the scent with benzoin, tolu balsam, and cedar, creating a rich profile best suited for cold autumn a…

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Kashaya by Kenzo opens with a heavy splash of stewed peach, apricot nectar, and tart mandarin orange. Created by Sophia Grojsman in 1993, this floriental quickly settles into a thick floral heart where ylang-ylang, tuberose, and narcissus take control. The dry-down relies on resinous benzoin, warm sandalwood, and dark…

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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, Absolu or Kashaya?

Absolu takes 5 of 7 categories. Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 1,508 votes; Kashaya is rated 3.87/5 from 781 votes. Choose Absolu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Kashaya for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Absolu or Kashaya?

Absolu lasts longest (Absolu 70/100, Kashaya 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolu or Kashaya?

Kashaya projects furthest (Kashaya 64/100, Absolu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu and Kashaya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Lily and Rose.

Is Absolu or Kashaya better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolu is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu and Kashaya?

Absolu has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Pepper and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar. Kashaya has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Pineapple and Hiacynth, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Orchid and Narcissus, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.