Fragrance comparison

Aretha vs Koiame

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 233 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aretha

Ajmal

3.676 votes

Rank #64,560 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Koiame

J-Scent

3.91227 votes

Rank #8,595 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aretha takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aretha
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Koiame
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aretha3/4

Koiame1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArethaAjmal

KoiameJ-Scent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

3.91/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

22%Love

56%Like

19%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAretha

SillageAretha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value64

Category winnerArethaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody91%

rose83%

floral74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

fruity100%

green92%

floral84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

aquatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseJasmineMagnoliaWhite Flowers

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

Green NotesApplePearBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

Water LilyMagnoliaRoseJasmineViolet

Base

MuskCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Turkish Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex30

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerKoiameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aretha by Ajmal is a bright fruity floral built around pear and citrus on top, then a classic bouquet of Turkish rose, jasmine and soft white flowers. As it dries down, the scent turns smoother and more grounded, with clean musk and light woods (cedar and sandalwood). It suits warm weather and daytime wear best, espec…

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Koiame by J-Scent is a delicate, nature-inspired fragrance that balances crisp green apple and pear with watery floral notes. Designed to mimic the atmosphere of a soft, rainy day, this scent offers an understated, clean aesthetic that feels polished and quiet. It is a versatile choice for anyone seeking a subtle, ref…

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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, Aretha or Koiame?

Aretha takes 3 of 4 categories. Aretha is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Koiame is rated 3.91/5 from 227 votes. Choose Aretha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Koiame for a fruity and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aretha or Koiame?

Aretha lasts longest (Aretha 73/100, Koiame 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aretha or Koiame?

Aretha projects furthest (Aretha 63/100, Koiame 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aretha and Koiame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Turkish Rose.

Is Aretha or Koiame better for summer or winter?

Aretha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aretha and Koiame?

Aretha has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Koiame has top notes of Green Notes, Apple, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Water Lily, Magnolia, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Moss.