Fragrance comparison

Bata vs Karma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Bata

Pisello Parfum

5.002 votes

Rank #48,794 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Karma

Testament London

4.4020 votes

Rank #33,960 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Bata
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Karma
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bata2/4

Karma2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BataPisello Parfum

KarmaTestament London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%

4.40/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

75%Love

10%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBata

SillageBata

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value47

Category winnerKarmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverTobaccoVanilla

Heart

Dried FruitsCoconutSandalwood

Base

AmberSpicesWoody Notes

Top

CinnamonTobaccoGingerCoriander

Heart

VanillaClovesAniseWoody NotesCacao Pod

Base

Dried FruitsBenzoinAmberAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Vanilla and Dried Fruits. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring64

Summer9

Fall91

Winter100

Day10

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men6

Unisex88

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,794

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,960

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKarmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bata by Pisello Parfum introduces a woody, dry profile centered on agarwood and earthy vetiver. This fragrance suits men seeking a bold, resinous signature for crisp autumn days. A base of amber and warm spices grounds the composition, keeping the overall feel dark, textured, and strictly masculine.

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Karma by Testament London starts with a dry cinnamon and ginger spark before warming into a dark tobacco leaf. It settles on skin with a thick vanilla, amber, and light oud foundation that suits cold November nights and heavy wool coats.

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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, Bata or Karma?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bata is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Karma is rated 4.40/5 from 20 votes. Choose Bata for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Karma for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bata or Karma?

Bata lasts longest (Bata 80/100, Karma 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bata or Karma?

Bata projects furthest (Bata 75/100, Karma 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bata and Karma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Vanilla and Dried Fruits.

Is Bata or Karma better for summer or winter?

Bata suits day or night wear; Karma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bata and Karma?

Bata has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Tobacco and Vanilla, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Coconut and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Spices and Woody Notes. Karma has top notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Vanilla, Cloves, Anise and Woody Notes, a base of Dried Fruits, Benzoin, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).