Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Kardigan

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Dusk

Oakcha

3.3611 votes

Rank #59,099 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

88%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,925 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kardigan takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dusk
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dusk0/4

Kardigan4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuskOakcha

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 74%Had 5%Want 21%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

18%Like

45%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageKardigan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKardiganBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match88%Very similar · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperMintGrapefruitLemon

Heart

Iso E SuperGingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

IncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Lemon. Durations are only published for Kardigan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall83

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKardiganHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakcha Dusk opens with an energetic burst of tart grapefruit, bright lemon, and crisp cooling mint, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a smooth blend of spicy ginger, clean jasmine, and cedarwood wrapped in warm incense. It brings the familiar feel of a fr…

Reviews →

Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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, Dusk or Kardigan?

Kardigan takes 4 of 4 categories. Dusk is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Dusk for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dusk or Kardigan?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Dusk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Kardigan?

Kardigan projects furthest (Kardigan 50/100, Dusk 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dusk and Kardigan smell similar?

Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Lemon.

Is Dusk or Kardigan better for summer or winter?

Dusk suits evening wear; Kardigan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dusk and Kardigan?

Dusk has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, White Musk and Patchouli. Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense.