Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Kéa

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

4 wins

Classic

Marbert

4.119 votes

Rank #39,228 FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Kéa

Thera Cosméticos

3.676 votes

Rank #59,079 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic takes 4 of 4 categories.

Classic
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kéa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Classic4/4

Kéa0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicMarbert

KéaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityClassic

SillageClassic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

rose69%

green61%

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HyacinthPineappleOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseLilyCarnation

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top

GalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinthOrange BlossomWhite LilySicilian LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Moroccan JasmineYlang-YlangIrisLilyCarnationTuberoseRose

Base

OakmossVetiverLeatherPatchouliIncenseCedarAmberSandalowood

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Rose, Lily and Carnation. Durations are only published for Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night39

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,079

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Classic delivers an upbeat, traditional chypre floral structure without demanding an acquired taste. The first spray releases a snappy burst of sharp orange and juicy pineapple, immediately backed by crisp, green hyacinth petals. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent lift settles into a spicy floral heart…

Reviews →

Thera Cosméticos launched Kéa in 2017, created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto. This feminine floral composition opens with a crisp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and fresh bergamot before settling into a rich garden heart of white lily, Moroccan jasmine, and honeysuckle. Deep notes of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle leather …

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, Classic or Kéa?

Classic takes 4 of 4 categories. Classic is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Kéa is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Classic for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kéa for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Kéa?

Classic lasts longest (Classic 60/100, Kéa 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Kéa?

Classic projects furthest (Classic 61/100, Kéa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Kéa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and green accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Rose, Lily and Carnation.

Is Classic or Kéa better for summer or winter?

Classic suits daytime wear; Kéa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Kéa?

Classic has top notes of Hyacinth, Pineapple and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Kéa has top notes of Galbanum, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moroccan Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli.