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DAHAB vs Keman

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

Updated 511 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DAHAB takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • DAHAB

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Keman

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

DAHAB5/7
Keman2/7
Ratings & consensus
DAHAB
Community sentiment
DAHAB
Longevity
DAHAB
Sillage & projection
DAHAB
Value for money
DAHAB
Versatility
Keman
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Keman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DAHABMiN NEW YORK
KemanDI SER
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 426 votes
Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%
4.20/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 78%
Category winnerDAHABRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
34%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

426 votes

69%Love
9%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
12%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerDAHABMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityDAHAB

SillageDAHAB

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value39
Category winnerDAHABBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy90%
fresh spicy80%
smoky70%
oud60%
balsamic50%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
green77%
citrus69%
rose61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
NutmegSaffronGalbanumCinnamonLime
Heart
IncenseCypressBenzoinGeranium
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CedarAmberMusk
Top15-30 mins
RoseGeraniumJasmineTansy
Heart2-4 hrs
ShisoYuzuCherry Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)Cypress
InformationalShared notesCypress, Geranium and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Keman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring42
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall48
Winter28
Day100
Night47
Category winnerKemanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men57
Unisex39
Women4
Men21
Unisex79
Women0
Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,042

PerfumerRajesh Balkrishnan, Yasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerKemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DAHAB by MiN NEW YORK opens with a sharp burst of galbanum and nutmeg, underpinned by tart lime and bitter saffron. Within fifteen minutes, dry incense and cypress push through the top spices, turning the scent distinctly smoky and resinous. The base relies on dark agarwood, dry cedar, and heavy amber that cling to sk…

Reviews →

DI SER Keman is an artisanal botanical perfume built around crisp Japanese rose, tart yuzu citrus, and sacred agarwood. The scent opens with an immediate flash of peppery geranium, herbal tansy, and crushed jasmine petals before softening into aromatic shiso mint and dewy cherry blossoms. As the herbal freshness settl…

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, DAHAB or Keman?

DAHAB takes 5 of 7 categories. DAHAB is rated 4.22/5 from 426 votes; Keman is rated 4.20/5 from 85 votes. Choose DAHAB for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Keman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DAHAB or Keman?

DAHAB lasts longest (DAHAB 73/100, Keman 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DAHAB or Keman?

DAHAB projects furthest (DAHAB 67/100, Keman 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DAHAB and Keman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Geranium and Agarwood (Oud).

Is DAHAB or Keman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Keman is the stronger pick. For winter, DAHAB is the stronger pick. Keman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DAHAB and Keman?

DAHAB has top notes of Nutmeg, Saffron, Galbanum and Cinnamon, heart notes of Incense, Cypress, Benzoin and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Amber and Musk. Keman has top notes of Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Tansy, heart notes of Shiso, Yuzu and Cherry Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Cypress.

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