Fragrance comparison

By the Kaaba vs Io Resisto!

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

By the Kaaba

Areej Le Doré

4.2331 votes

Rank #24,632 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Io Resisto!

Zanini

4.2512 votes

Rank #20,206 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Io Resisto! takes 3 of 4 categories.

By the Kaaba
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Io Resisto!
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

By the Kaaba1/4

Io Resisto!3/4

Ratings & consensus: By the Kaaba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Io Resisto!
Sillage & projection: Io Resisto!
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Io Resisto!

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

By the KaabaAreej Le Doré

Io Resisto!Zanini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 45%Had 1%Want 54%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerBy the KaabaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

16%Hate

31 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityIo Resisto!

SillageIo Resisto!

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

amber100%

balsamic92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FrankincenseMyrrhSpicy NotesBasilOlibanum Sacra Resin GreenJasmineTaif RoseRoseMuskSandalwoodSaffronOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

FrankincenseBenzoinSaffronIncenseJuniperOnychaMyrrhelemiCopalSmokeYuzuOud

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer53

Fall87

Winter100

Day62

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex56

Women35

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,632

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#20,206

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerIo Resisto!Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Russian Adam built By the Kaaba around a heavy core of vintage 1980s Cambodian oud, raw Omani frankincense resin, and Royal Taif rose. It opens with an immediate flash of bright green olibanum and aromatic basil before settling into dense, resinous woods. As the wear progresses, saffron and white jasmine ground the sm…

Reviews →

Io Resisto! by Zanini is a dense, smoky incense fragrance built on dark resins and dry saffron. A citrusy burst of yuzu opens the scent, which quickly transitions into deep, warm myrrh and frankincense. It is designed for those who appreciate meditative, woody compositions with an artistic, unconventional edge.

Reviews →

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, By the Kaaba or Io Resisto!?

Io Resisto! takes 3 of 4 categories. By the Kaaba is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes; Io Resisto! is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose By the Kaaba for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Io Resisto! for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, By the Kaaba or Io Resisto!?

Io Resisto! lasts longest (Io Resisto! 80/100, By the Kaaba 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, By the Kaaba or Io Resisto!?

Io Resisto! projects furthest (Io Resisto! 70/100, By the Kaaba 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do By the Kaaba and Io Resisto! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Myrrh and Saffron.

Is By the Kaaba or Io Resisto! better for summer or winter?

By the Kaaba suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in By the Kaaba and Io Resisto!?

By the Kaaba features Frankincense, Myrrh, Spicy Notes, Basil and Olibanum Sacra Resin Green. Io Resisto! features Frankincense, Benzoin, Saffron, Incense and Juniper.