Fragrance comparison

Ascension vs Amethyst Kosmos

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ascension

Lapp Fragrances

3.754 votes

Rank #22,348 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Amethyst Kosmos

Samy Andraus Fragrances

3.004 votes

Rank #63,087 Fresh SpicyAlcohol

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ascension takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ascension
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Amethyst Kosmos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and alcohol character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ascension2/3

Amethyst Kosmos1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AscensionLapp Fragrances

Amethyst KosmosSamy Andraus Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAscension

SillageAmethyst Kosmos

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

woody100%

aromatic86%

conifer72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

green30%

fresh spicy100%

alcohol91%

conifer83%

aromatic74%

balsamic65%

amber56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and conifer

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Siberian PineGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

Cinnamon LeafThymeLabdanum

Base

FirWoody NotesMusk

Top

CinnamonCypressBergamot

Heart

LiquorPlumPlum BlossomLabdanum

Base

FirOlibanumVanillaWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Labdanum, Fir and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#63,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAscensionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ascension by Lapp Fragrances opens with crisp Siberian pine and sharp green notes, grounded by a steady base of fir and musk. It feels like a brisk morning walk through a dense evergreen forest. This scent works beautifully for those who prefer natural, woody profiles that remain close to the skin. It is a quiet, cont…

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Amethyst Kosmos by Samy Andraus Fragrances hits the skin with a sharp burst of cypress, bright bergamot, and warm cinnamon. The opening settles quickly into a dark plum liquor accord balanced by labdanum resin and aromatic fir. It suits cool evening wear, drying down into smoky olibanum and smooth vanilla that lasts w…

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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, Ascension or Amethyst Kosmos?

Ascension takes 2 of 3 categories. Ascension is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Amethyst Kosmos is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ascension for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Amethyst Kosmos for a fresh spicy and alcohol character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ascension or Amethyst Kosmos?

Ascension lasts longest (Ascension 80/100, Amethyst Kosmos 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ascension or Amethyst Kosmos?

Amethyst Kosmos projects furthest (Amethyst Kosmos 63/100, Ascension 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ascension and Amethyst Kosmos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and conifer accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Labdanum, Fir and Woody Notes.

Is Ascension or Amethyst Kosmos better for summer or winter?

Ascension suits day or night wear; Amethyst Kosmos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ascension and Amethyst Kosmos?

Ascension has top notes of Siberian Pine, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon Leaf, Thyme and Labdanum, a base of Fir, Woody Notes and Musk. Amethyst Kosmos has top notes of Cinnamon, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Liquor, Plum, Plum Blossom and Labdanum, a base of Fir, Olibanum, Vanilla and Woody Notes.