Fragrance comparison

Alcove vs Kazanski

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alcove

Masque Milano

4.0423 votes

Rank #52,189 WoodyCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

Kazanski

Parli Parfum

3.003 votes

Rank #72,058 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alcove takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alcove
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kazanski
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alcove3/4

Kazanski1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlcoveMasque Milano

KazanskiParli Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 11%Had 3%Want 86%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAlcove

SillageAlcove

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKazanskiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

violet53%

powdery42%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian LemonCalabrian bergamotGrapefruitRosemaryGuatemalan Cardamom

Heart

CypressFigVioletRose

Base

Mysore SandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisSiam BenzoinMyrrhWhite Cedar ExtractAmber

Top

GrapefruitGingerRosemary

Heart

LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWhite Cedar Extract

Base

AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rosemary, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and White Cedar Extract. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer22

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,189

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,058

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlcoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masque Milano Alcove opens with sharp Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon, and crisp rosemary before settling into a green heart of cypress and fresh fig leaves. As hours pass, cypriol oil, Mysore sandalwood, and warm myrrh transform the bright citrus opening into a dry, resinous woody chypre that stays close to skin du…

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Kazanski by Parli Parfum opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, peppery ginger, and herbal rosemary. The initial citrus fizz settles within ten minutes, making room for a smoky middle built around rough leather, cypriol oil, and dry white cedar extract. As the fragrance warms on skin, the sharper woody facets …

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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, Alcove or Kazanski?

Alcove takes 3 of 4 categories. Alcove is rated 4.04/5 from 23 votes; Kazanski is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alcove for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kazanski for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alcove or Kazanski?

Alcove lasts longest (Alcove 83/100, Kazanski 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alcove or Kazanski?

Alcove projects furthest (Alcove 67/100, Kazanski 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alcove and Kazanski smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rosemary, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and White Cedar Extract.

Is Alcove or Kazanski better for summer or winter?

Alcove suits daytime wear; Kazanski suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alcove and Kazanski?

Alcove has top notes of Italian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit and Rosemary, heart notes of Cypress, Fig, Violet and Rose, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amyris and Siam Benzoin. Kazanski has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger and Rosemary, heart notes of Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and White Cedar Extract, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.