Fragrance comparison

Aoud vs Kasai

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 425 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aoud

M. Micallef

3.86412 votes

Rank #5,976 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Kasai

Olfattology

4.0013 votes

Rank #41,826 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aoud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Kasai
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aoud3/5

Kasai1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AoudM. Micallef

KasaiOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerAoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

280 votes

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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKasai

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

honey77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronCinnamonNutmegSandalwood

Base

HoneyPatchouli

Top

CardamomNutmegRoseCinnamonCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineOrris RootIncenseHoney

Base

BenzoinLeatherOrange BlossomAgarwood (Oud)VanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon 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

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex66

Women15

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,976

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#41,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud by M. Micallef is a rich woody spicy fragrance that leans into traditional oriental profiles. Launched in 2003, it centers on a prominent rose and agarwood accord that feels dense and resinous on skin. Ideal for cool weather, this scent offers a mature, sophisticated presence for those who enjoy deep, honeyed woo…

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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 or Kasai?

Aoud takes 3 of 5 categories. Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 412 votes; Kasai is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Aoud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Kasai for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud or Kasai?

Kasai lasts longest (Kasai 76/100, Aoud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud or Kasai?

Projection is very close: Aoud 64/100, Kasai 64/100 for sillage.

Do Aoud and Kasai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Aoud or Kasai better for summer or winter?

Kasai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud and Kasai?

Aoud has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Honey and Patchouli. 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).