Fragrance comparison

Darcy vs Kaiak Ultra Masculino

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,181 ratings analysed

4 wins

Darcy

Parfums de Marly

3.39783 votes

Rank #14,036 CitrusPatchouli

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Kaiak Ultra Masculino

Natura

4.18398 votes

Rank #26,012 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Darcy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Darcy
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kaiak Ultra Masculino
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Darcy4/7

Kaiak Ultra Masculino3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarcyParfums de Marly

Kaiak Ultra MasculinoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 783 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 398 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerKaiak Ultra MasculinoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

23%Dislike

6%Hate

783 votes

44%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

398 votes

Category winnerKaiak Ultra MasculinoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDarcy

SillageDarcy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value74

Category winnerKaiak Ultra MasculinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

sweet77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

fresh60%

aldehydic50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CitrusesOrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSweet NotesWhite MuskWoody Notes

Top

CitrusesMetallic notesBergamotLemonAniseGrapefruitRosemaryJuniper

Heart

AldehydesLavenderJasmine

Base

PatchouliMossCedarLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lemon, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Darcy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night61

Spring76

Summer100

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDarcyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 15%

Men91

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#26,012

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Jean-Marc Chaillan, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDarcyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Darcy is a chic floral chypre that pairs bright citrus freshness with velvety floral warmth and deep patchouli. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and juicy orange before unfolding into a delicate heart of sweet rose and blooming jasmine. As it dries down, rich patchouli, cre…

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Kaiak Ultra Masculino delivers an intense, icy blast of citrus and metallic notes, perfect for high-heat days or gym sessions. This woody aromatic blend keeps things clean and energetic, feeling like a cooling splash after a workout. It prioritizes immediate refreshment over long-term projection, fitting perfectly int…

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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, Darcy or Kaiak Ultra Masculino?

Darcy takes 4 of 7 categories. Darcy is rated 3.39/5 from 783 votes; Kaiak Ultra Masculino is rated 4.18/5 from 398 votes. Choose Darcy for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Ultra Masculino for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Darcy or Kaiak Ultra Masculino?

Darcy lasts longest (Darcy 63/100, Kaiak Ultra Masculino 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darcy or Kaiak Ultra Masculino?

Darcy projects furthest (Darcy 59/100, Kaiak Ultra Masculino 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darcy and Kaiak Ultra Masculino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lemon, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Darcy or Kaiak Ultra Masculino better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kaiak Ultra Masculino is the stronger pick. For winter, Darcy is the stronger pick. Darcy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darcy and Kaiak Ultra Masculino?

Darcy has top notes of Citruses, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sweet Notes, White Musk and Woody Notes. Kaiak Ultra Masculino has top notes of Citruses, Metallic notes, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Aldehydes, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Cedar and Leather.