Fragrance comparison

Asian Inspiration vs Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 311 ratings analysed

4 wins

Asian Inspiration

The Merchant of Venice

4.09188 votes

Rank #9,699 AromaticCitrus

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58%scent match

Closely related

Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum

L'Occitane en Provence

4.17123 votes

Rank #12,272 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Asian Inspiration takes 4 of 7 categories.

Asian Inspiration
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Asian Inspiration4/7

Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Asian Inspiration
Sillage & projection: Asian Inspiration
Value for money: Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Asian Inspiration
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Asian Inspiration

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Asian InspirationThe Merchant of Venice

Karité Corsé Eau de ParfumL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerKarité Corsé Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

42%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerKarité Corsé Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAsian Inspiration

SillageAsian Inspiration

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value49

Category winnerKarité Corsé Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

cacao74%

iris65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeCardamomBergamot

Heart

SageSaffronNutmegBlack PepperAgarwood (Oud)

Base

VetiverSiam BenzoinCedarLeather

Top15-30 mins

CardamomBlack PepperSageBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Shea NutsCacaoCoffee

Base6-8+ hrs

OrrisCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Sage and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerAsian InspirationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex60

Women15

Men64

Unisex34

Women3

Date 38%Casual 28%Work 21%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#12,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerAsian InspirationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asian Inspiration by The Merchant of Venice is a refreshing aromatic green perfume that blends crisp citrus with herbal warmth. It opens with an energizing splash of bitter orange, Italian bergamot, and cool cardamom pods before settling into an earthy heart of green sage and gentle black pepper. The dry-down introduc…

Reviews →

Cardamom hits immediately. A brisk rush of cracked black pepper and bitter bergamot follows within seconds. It wakes the senses. Within twenty minutes, that sharp opening yields to roasted shea nuts, dark cacao, and freshly brewed coffee grounds. The aroma feels deeply nutty yet remarkably dry. No sugary syrup here. E…

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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, Asian Inspiration or Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum?

Asian Inspiration takes 4 of 7 categories. Asian Inspiration is rated 4.09/5 from 188 votes; Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum is rated 4.17/5 from 123 votes. Choose Asian Inspiration for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Asian Inspiration or Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum?

Asian Inspiration lasts longest (Asian Inspiration 67/100, Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asian Inspiration or Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum?

Asian Inspiration projects furthest (Asian Inspiration 64/100, Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asian Inspiration and Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Sage and Black Pepper.

Is Asian Inspiration or Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Asian Inspiration is the stronger pick. For winter, Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asian Inspiration and Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum?

Asian Inspiration has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Saffron, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Siam Benzoin, Cedar and Leather. Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Shea Nuts, Cacao and Coffee, a base of Orris, Cedar and Vetiver.