Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Kashaya

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 790 ratings analysed

Classic

Marbert

4.119 votes

Rank #39,228 FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Kashaya

Kenzo

3.87781 votes

Rank #4,143 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashaya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Classic
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kashaya
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Classic1/4

Kashaya3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicMarbert

KashayaKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%

3.87/ 5 · 781 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

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

29%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

781 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityKashaya

SillageKashaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value49

Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

rose69%

green61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both floral

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

PeachApricotPineappleHiacynthAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseOrchidNarcissusCarnationOrange BlossomLilyRose

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, 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

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,143

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerKashayaHigher 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…

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Kashaya by Kenzo opens with a heavy splash of stewed peach, apricot nectar, and tart mandarin orange. Created by Sophia Grojsman in 1993, this floriental quickly settles into a thick floral heart where ylang-ylang, tuberose, and narcissus take control. The dry-down relies on resinous benzoin, warm sandalwood, and dark…

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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, Classic or Kashaya?

Kashaya takes 3 of 4 categories. Classic is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Kashaya is rated 3.87/5 from 781 votes. Choose Classic for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kashaya for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Kashaya?

Kashaya lasts longest (Kashaya 67/100, Classic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Kashaya?

Kashaya projects furthest (Kashaya 64/100, Classic 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Kashaya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Rose, Lily and Carnation.

Is Classic or Kashaya better for summer or winter?

Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Kashaya?

Classic has top notes of Hyacinth, Pineapple and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Kashaya has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Pineapple and Hiacynth, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Orchid and Narcissus, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.