Fragrance comparison

Barakat vs KMSKA Parfum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Barakat

Thera Cosméticos

4.0016 votes

Rank #48,645 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

KMSKA Parfum

KMSKA

4.128 votes

Rank #48,426 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Barakat
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
KMSKA Parfum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Barakat2/4

KMSKA Parfum2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarakatThera Cosméticos

KMSKA ParfumKMSKA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityKMSKA Parfum

SillageBarakat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBarakatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerThymeGreen Notes

Heart

VanillaLeatherLiquorCinammon

Base

MyrrhSugarCedar

Top

Bourbon GeraniumBergamotAppleBlack PepperCarnation

Heart

PatchouliVetiverRose de MaiCinammon

Base

AmbergrisMuskSandalCedarMyrrhOpoponaxWhite MuskCumin

InformationalShared notesCinammon, Myrrh and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall89

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex14

Women14

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,645

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,426

PerfumerLaura de Coninck

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKMSKA ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Thera Cosméticos Barakat opens with a sharp flash of fresh ginger and crushed thyme before dipping into a rich heart of sweet liquor, cinnamon, and dark leather. As the initial herbal prickle settles, a heavy dose of vanilla and caramelized sugar wraps around a smoky myrrh base. The scent feels warm, sweet, and modera…

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KMSKA Parfum translates art into scent, opening with sharp black pepper and crisp apple. It settles into a complex woody heart, balanced by patchouli and rose de mai. This unisex fragrance leans into resinous warmth, making it a thoughtful choice for cooler weather or museum visits. It sits close to the skin, offering…

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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, Barakat or KMSKA Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Barakat is rated 4.00/5 from 16 votes; KMSKA Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Barakat for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose KMSKA Parfum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Barakat or KMSKA Parfum?

KMSKA Parfum lasts longest (KMSKA Parfum 70/100, Barakat 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barakat or KMSKA Parfum?

Barakat projects furthest (Barakat 64/100, KMSKA Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barakat and KMSKA Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Cinammon, Myrrh and Cedar.

Is Barakat or KMSKA Parfum better for summer or winter?

Barakat suits evening wear; KMSKA Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barakat and KMSKA Parfum?

Barakat has top notes of Ginger, Thyme and Green Notes, heart notes of Vanilla, Leather, Liquor and Cinammon, a base of Myrrh, Sugar and Cedar. KMSKA Parfum has top notes of Bourbon Geranium, Bergamot, Apple and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose de Mai and Cinammon, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Sandal and Cedar.