Arcanum vs Kami
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kami takes 2 of 3 categories.
ArcanumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
KamiChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Arcanum1/3
Kami2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kami
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Kami
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arcanum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArcanumIncarna parfumsKamiNALA 28Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
63 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKami
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKamiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody90%
sweet80%
balsamic70%
warm spicy60%
fruity50%
amber100%
aromatic86%
lavender72%
sweet58%
warm spicy44%
balsamic30%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacPlumRose
Heart
TobaccoOakHoneyAlmond
Base
Peru BalsamTolu BalsamAmberMyrrhMossSandalwoodBenzoin
Top
Lavender
Heart
Myrrh
Base
Tonka BeanAlmondVanilla
InformationalShared notesAlmond and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring13
Summer4
Fall100
Winter79
Day33
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,985
PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#55,294
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerArcanumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArcanum by Incarna Parfums is a rich unisex scent centered on cognac, dried fruits, and tobacco. Launched in 2018, it delivers a dense, resinous profile ideal for cold weather wear. This fragrance stands out for its deep, honeyed woody character that develops slowly on the skin. It suits those seeking a bold, cozy sig…
Reviews →Kami by NALA 28 offers a rich, warming amber experience that pairs herbal lavender with resinous myrrh on a sweet base. Ideal for crisp autumn evenings, this unisex scent brings a cozy feel to cold weather. The fragrance projects a comforting aura that works well for casual dinners and quiet nights at home.
Reviews →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, Arcanum or Kami?
Kami takes 2 of 3 categories. Arcanum is rated 4.17/5 from 63 votes; Kami is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Arcanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kami for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Arcanum or Kami?
They last about the same: Kami 80/100, Arcanum 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Do Arcanum and Kami smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Almond and Myrrh.
Is Arcanum or Kami better for summer or winter?
Arcanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arcanum and Kami?
Arcanum has top notes of Cognac, Plum and Rose, heart notes of Tobacco, Oak, Honey and Almond, a base of Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam, Amber and Myrrh. Kami has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Myrrh, a base of Tonka Bean, Almond and Vanilla.
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