Fragrance comparison

Al Hajes vs Kogarashi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Hajes

Nabeel

4.5071 votes

Rank #5,540 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Kogarashi

Mirozuki

4.3517 votes

Rank #34,807 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Hajes takes 5 of 5 categories.

Al Hajes
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Kogarashi
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Al Hajes5/5

Kogarashi0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al HajesNabeel

KogarashiMirozuki

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

4.35/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerAl HajesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

41%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAl Hajes

SillageAl Hajes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value53

Category winnerAl HajesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

powdery58%

balsamic44%

oud30%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

vanilla65%

powdery48%

fresh30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarRed PepperBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

LabdanumAmberHeliotrope

Base

MyrrhAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Top

Red Pepper

Heart

SandalwoodTeak Wood

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesRed Pepper and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer65

Fall94

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men42

Unisex58

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#34,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl HajesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Hajes opens with a sharp green citrus lift, then quickly turns darker, warmer, and more resinous. Amber, labdanum, myrrh, leather, and oud give it a dense oriental-spicy profile that many wearers read as unisex despite the original feminine label. It suits shoppers who enjoy smoky woods, balsamic depth, and bold pr…

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Mirozuki Kogarashi opens with a bright crackle of red pepper that instantly feels like a cool autumn wind hitting warm skin. As the initial spice settles, dry sandalwood and aged teak wood form a quiet, grounded core reminiscent of old wooden architecture. A subtle layer of vanilla softens the timber without turning h…

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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, Al Hajes or Kogarashi?

Al Hajes takes 5 of 5 categories. Al Hajes is rated 4.50/5 from 71 votes; Kogarashi is rated 4.35/5 from 17 votes. Choose Al Hajes for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Kogarashi for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Hajes or Kogarashi?

Al Hajes lasts longest (Al Hajes 91/100, Kogarashi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Hajes or Kogarashi?

Al Hajes projects furthest (Al Hajes 75/100, Kogarashi 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Hajes and Kogarashi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is Al Hajes or Kogarashi better for summer or winter?

Al Hajes suits day or night wear; Kogarashi suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Hajes and Kogarashi?

Al Hajes has top notes of Cedar, Red Pepper, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Labdanum, Amber and Heliotrope, a base of Myrrh, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Leather. Kogarashi has top notes of Red Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood and Teak Wood, a base of Vanilla.