Fragrance comparison

Casbah vs Evodia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,457 ratings analysed

6 wins

Casbah

Robert Piguet

4.121,431 votes

Rank #218 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Evodia

Omnia Profumi

3.8826 votes

Rank #23,975 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Casbah takes 6 of 7 categories.

Casbah
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Evodia
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Casbah6/7

Evodia1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CasbahRobert Piguet

EvodiaOmnia Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,431 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 26%Had 24%Want 50%

Category winnerCasbahRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,125 votes

46%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

15%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerCasbahMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCasbah

SillageCasbah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value28

Category winnerCasbahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

smoky84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AngelicaBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

IncenseTobaccoOrris Root

Base

CedarVetiver

Top

NutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

IncenseOrris

Base

Woody NotesVetiverAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Nutmeg, Incense and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer18

Fall98

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer43

Fall86

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerEvodiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex57

Women3

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#218

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews238

Overall rank#23,975

PerfumerFabrizio Tagliacarne

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCasbahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Casbah is a striking, incense-heavy creation that defines the genre. It opens with sharp angelica and black pepper before settling into a deep, liturgical frankincense heart. On skin, it behaves like a cold stone cathedral, making it a powerful choice for crisp, autumn evenings when you want a fragrance that projects …

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Evodia by Omnia Profumi presents a spicy, woody composition defined by prominent nutmeg and incense. It creates a dry, somewhat mysterious air that works well in transitional weather. Designed for those who favor resinous profiles over sweet ones, this scent leans into an earthy, camphorated character that remains pre…

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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, Casbah or Evodia?

Casbah takes 6 of 7 categories. Casbah is rated 4.12/5 from 1,431 votes; Evodia is rated 3.88/5 from 26 votes. Choose Casbah for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Evodia for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Casbah or Evodia?

Casbah lasts longest (Casbah 85/100, Evodia 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Casbah or Evodia?

Casbah projects furthest (Casbah 74/100, Evodia 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Casbah and Evodia smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Casbah or Evodia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Evodia is the stronger pick. For winter, Casbah is the stronger pick. Casbah suits daytime wear; Evodia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Casbah and Evodia?

Casbah has top notes of Angelica, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Tobacco and Orris Root, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Evodia has top notes of Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense and Orris, a base of Woody Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Tonka Bean.