Fragrance comparison

Chichen Itza vs The Way You Kiss Me

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Chichen Itza

Mundus

4.001 votes

Rank #64,148 SweetWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

The Way You Kiss Me

Devertere

4.0026 votes

Rank #35,733 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Chichen Itza
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
The Way You Kiss Me
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chichen Itza2/5

The Way You Kiss Me2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chichen Itza
Sillage & projection: Chichen Itza
Value for money: The Way You Kiss Me
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: The Way You Kiss Me

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chichen ItzaMundus

The Way You Kiss MeDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 15%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

42%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChichen Itza

SillageChichen Itza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value68

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

caramel84%

white floral77%

coconut69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Ylang YlangBergamotWater JasmineGrassRose

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachCaramelLilyVioletCypriolPear BlossomWhite Heliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutCashmere WoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaMuskebony treeGuaiac Wood

Top15-30 mins

OatmilkAlmond MilkCaramelBergamotCoconutCandied Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RiceSaffronMilkshakeCashmere WoodPeachCotton Candy

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodOudPatchouliMuskAmberVanillaBenzoin

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day72

Night100

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 16%

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Date 35%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,733

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mundus Chichen Itza presents a bold collision between lush jungle freshness and rich dessert sweetness. The first spray releases a snappy flash of green grass, juicy bergamot, and sweet ylang ylang. Within minutes, that early greenery yields to a thick, indulgent heart of warm caramel, ripe peach, and powdery white he…

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Devertere's The Way You Kiss Me feels like stepping into an artisan bakery right after an autumn rain. It opens with rich caramel, steamed oatmilk, and a bright splash of candied orange that cuts through the initial dessert sweetness. The scent never collapses into a syrupy mess. Instead, soft steamed rice, creamy alm…

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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, Chichen Itza or The Way You Kiss Me?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Chichen Itza is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; The Way You Kiss Me is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Chichen Itza for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Way You Kiss Me for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chichen Itza or The Way You Kiss Me?

Chichen Itza lasts longest (Chichen Itza 80/100, The Way You Kiss Me 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chichen Itza or The Way You Kiss Me?

Chichen Itza projects furthest (Chichen Itza 75/100, The Way You Kiss Me 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chichen Itza and The Way You Kiss Me smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Caramel and Coconut.

Is Chichen Itza or The Way You Kiss Me better for summer or winter?

Chichen Itza suits evening wear; The Way You Kiss Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chichen Itza and The Way You Kiss Me?

Chichen Itza has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Water Jasmine and Grass, heart notes of Peach, Caramel, Lily and Violet, a base of Coconut, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Tonka Bean. The Way You Kiss Me has top notes of Oatmilk, Almond Milk, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Rice, Saffron, Milkshake and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Oud and Patchouli.