Fragrance comparison

Chicomecoatl vs Karst

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 601 ratings analysed

Chicomecoatl

Azteque · 2020

4.001 votes

Rank #66,008 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Karst

Aesop

3.95600 votes

Rank #6,305 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Chicomecoatl
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Karst
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chicomecoatl2/4

Karst2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChicomecoatlAzteque

KarstAesop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

3.95/ 5 · 600 votes

Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%

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

39%Love

38%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

501 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKarst

SillageChicomecoatl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value34

Category winnerChicomecoatlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

tropical65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AgaveStrelitziaKiwiBasilCumin

Heart

JuniperRosemaryMossGreen Tea

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskCedarOak

Top

BergamotJuniperPink Pepper

Heart

RosemarySageCumin

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesCumin, Juniper, Rosemary 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex62

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,008

PerfumerJacopo Luccato

Launched2020

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,305

PerfumerBarnabe Fillion

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerKarstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chicomecoatl by Azteque is an aromatic fougere that blends vegetal agave and fresh basil into a crisp, dry profile. This unisex scent pivots from a bright, herbal opening into an earthy base of vetiver and cedar. Ideal for humid spring afternoons, it is a refreshing, non-sweet choice for those who prefer their fragran…

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Karst opens with juniper, bergamot and pink pepper, then settles into salty herbs, dry woods and vetiver. It smells coastal without the usual synthetic aquatic feel, more like sea air moving through a rocky shoreline apothecary. It suits someone who wants a fresh scent with texture and restraint. The main drawback is…

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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, Chicomecoatl or Karst?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chicomecoatl is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Karst is rated 3.95/5 from 600 votes. Choose Chicomecoatl for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Karst for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chicomecoatl or Karst?

Karst lasts longest (Karst 54/100, Chicomecoatl 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chicomecoatl or Karst?

Chicomecoatl projects furthest (Chicomecoatl 88/100, Karst 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chicomecoatl and Karst smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cumin, Juniper, Rosemary and Vetiver.

Is Chicomecoatl or Karst better for summer or winter?

Chicomecoatl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chicomecoatl and Karst?

Chicomecoatl has top notes of Agave, Strelitzia, Kiwi and Basil, heart notes of Juniper, Rosemary, Moss and Green Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Karst has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar.