Fragrance comparison

Alfred Kafé vs Issara

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 979 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alfred Kafé

Carrement Belle

3.7516 votes

Rank #39,824 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Issara

Parfums Dusita

4.21963 votes

Rank #3,748 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alfred Kafé takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alfred Kafé
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Issara
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alfred Kafé3/5

Issara2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alfred KaféCarrement Belle

IssaraParfums Dusita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 42%Had 24%Want 33%

4.21/ 5 · 963 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerIssaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

49%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

963 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAlfred Kafé

SillageAlfred Kafé

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value27

Category winnerAlfred KaféBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

coffee69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

herbal69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderCoffeeMintCedarBergamotSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoAmberSageMarigoldCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

SagePine needles

Heart2-4 hrs

CoumarinTobaccoBourbon Vetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Amber, Sage and Coumarin. Durations are only published for Issara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men26

Unisex61

Women13

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 22%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,824

PerfumerFrank Jammes

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,748

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews124

Category winnerIssaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrement Belle Alfred Kafe brings an interesting twist to masculine aromatics by mixing clean lavender and crisp mint with roasted coffee beans. Cedar and oakmoss give the base a steady green spine, while vanilla softens the sharp edges. It works well on cool spring mornings when you want something fresh yet noticeab…

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Parfums Dusita Issara strips away the sharp edges of the traditional barbershop scent to reveal something rustic and peaceful. The opening releases a vivid breath of fresh pine needles and crushed garden sage, smelling like cool morning air in a quiet mountain evergreen grove. Within minutes, the initial crispness mel…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alfred Kafé or Issara?

Alfred Kafé takes 3 of 5 categories. Alfred Kafé is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes; Issara is rated 4.21/5 from 963 votes. Choose Alfred Kafé for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Issara for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alfred Kafé or Issara?

Alfred Kafé lasts longest (Alfred Kafé 70/100, Issara 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alfred Kafé or Issara?

Alfred Kafé projects furthest (Alfred Kafé 60/100, Issara 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alfred Kafé and Issara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Amber, Sage and Coumarin.

Is Alfred Kafé or Issara better for summer or winter?

Alfred Kafé suits daytime wear; Issara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alfred Kafé and Issara?

Alfred Kafé features Lavender, Coffee, Mint, Cedar and Bergamot. Issara has top notes of Sage and Pine needles, heart notes of Coumarin, Tobacco and Bourbon Vetiver, a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.