Fragrance comparison

Aoud 3 vs Kasai

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aoud 3

M. Micallef

4.5010 votes

Rank #45,665 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Kasai

Olfattology

4.0013 votes

Rank #41,940 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aoud 3
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Kasai
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aoud 32/3

Kasai1/3

Ratings & consensus: Aoud 3
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Aoud 3
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kasai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud 3M. Micallef

KasaiOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerAoud 3Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAoud 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy91%

vanilla83%

cinnamon74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)CinnamonVanillaNutmegPlumPink PepperOrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomNutmegRoseCinnamonCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineOrris RootIncenseHoney

Base

BenzoinLeatherOrange BlossomAgarwood (Oud)VanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,665

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKasaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud 3 by M. Micallef is a woody spicy composition centered on a resilient agarwood base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bright orange, eventually softening into a heart of plum, rose, and nutmeg. It sits heavily on the skin, ideal for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions where presenc…

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Kasai by Olfattology opens with a bright spark of pink pepper and cold cardamom, immediately showing its dry, spicy nature. As it settles on skin, a soft honeyed iris pulls the fragrance into a warmer space, backed by a quiet leather accord that prevents the blend from becoming sticky. It behaves like a dry, resinous …

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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, Aoud 3 or Kasai?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 3 categories. Aoud 3 is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Kasai is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Aoud 3 for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kasai for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Aoud 3 or Kasai?

Aoud 3 projects furthest (Aoud 3 100/100, Kasai 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud 3 and Kasai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg.

Is Aoud 3 or Kasai better for summer or winter?

Aoud 3 suits day or night wear; Kasai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud 3 and Kasai?

Aoud 3 features Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Plum. Kasai has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Rose and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris Root, Incense and Honey, a base of Benzoin, Leather, Orange Blossom and Agarwood (Oud).