Fragrance comparison

Diamond 15 vs Karst

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 622 ratings analysed

Diamond 15

Oakcha

3.3622 votes

Rank #63,036 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Karst

Aesop

3.95600 votes

Rank #6,318 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Karst takes 3 of 5 categories.

Diamond 15
Choose it for a aromatic and woody 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 ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Diamond 152/5

Karst3/5

Ratings & consensus: Karst
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Karst
Sillage & projection: Diamond 15
Value for money: Diamond 15
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

Diamond 15Oakcha

KarstAesop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 54%Had 10%Want 36%

3.95/ 5 · 600 votes

Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%

Category winnerKarstRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

5%Like

36%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKarst

SillageDiamond 15

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value34

Category winnerDiamond 15Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

white floral65%

fresh spicy53%

green42%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match58%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

MintGrapefruitRosemaryBergamotLemonLime

Heart

CardamomJasmineJuniperRose

Base

PineCedarSandalwoodVetiver

Top

BergamotJuniperPink Pepper

Heart

RosemarySageCumin

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Juniper and Cedar. 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

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex53

Women40

Men33

Unisex62

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,318

PerfumerBarnabe Fillion

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerKarstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakcha Diamond 15 opens with an invigorating blast of cool garden mint, tart grapefruit, and zesty bergamot that feels like stepping outside on a crisp spring morning. As the bright citrus sparkle settles, the scent moves into an aromatic heart of herbal rosemary and crushed juniper berries, balanced by a faint trace …

Reviews →

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…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diamond 15 or Karst?

Karst takes 3 of 5 categories. Diamond 15 is rated 3.36/5 from 22 votes; Karst is rated 3.95/5 from 600 votes. Choose Diamond 15 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Karst for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Diamond 15 or Karst?

They last about the same: Karst 54/100, Diamond 15 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Diamond 15 or Karst?

Diamond 15 projects furthest (Diamond 15 55/100, Karst 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond 15 and Karst smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Juniper and Cedar.

Is Diamond 15 or Karst better for summer or winter?

Diamond 15 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond 15 and Karst?

Diamond 15 has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Jasmine, Juniper and Rose, a base of Pine, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Karst has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar.