Fragrance comparison

Al Kaser vs Z

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 162 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Kaser

Zimaya

4.3868 votes

Rank #7,793 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Natura

4.3394 votes

Rank #29,532 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Kaser takes 6 of 7 categories.

Al Kaser
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Z
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Al Kaser6/7

Z1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al KaserZimaya

ZNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%

4.33/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 8%Had 85%Want 7%

Category winnerAl KaserRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

48%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerZMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAl Kaser

SillageAl Kaser

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value71

Category winnerAl KaserBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

woody77%

amber69%

oud61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

white floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

AgarwoodOudCypressGeraniumCedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberLeatherMusk

Top

LemonBergamotGreen NotesCypressArtemisia

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumLavender ExtractFreesiaJasmine

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Cypress and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAl KaserMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women1

Men0

Unisex46

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,793

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#29,532

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl KaserHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zimaya Al Kaser hits with an immediate punch of bitter artemisia, herbal lavender, and metallic saffron. It is an aromatic leather composition that feels dry, medicinal, and unapologetically masculine from the first spray. As the harsh opening settles, cypress needle and dark cedarwood pull the scent toward a cool, co…

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Z by Natura is a versatile unisex chypre that balances crisp citrus top notes with a clean, herbal heart. Launched in 2008, it relies on cypress and artemisia to provide an invigorating opening. Perfect for spring mornings or humid summer afternoons, the dry-down settles into a comforting base of cedar and musk that s…

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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 Kaser or Z?

Al Kaser takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Kaser is rated 4.38/5 from 68 votes; Z is rated 4.33/5 from 94 votes. Choose Al Kaser for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Z for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Al Kaser or Z?

Al Kaser lasts longest (Al Kaser 70/100, Z 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Kaser or Z?

Projection is very close: Al Kaser 55/100, Z 54/100 for sillage.

Do Al Kaser and Z smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Cypress and Geranium.

Is Al Kaser or Z better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Kaser and Z?

Al Kaser has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood, Oud, Cypress and Geranium, a base of Amber, Leather and Musk. Z has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Green Notes and Cypress, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Lavender Extract and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.