Fragrance comparison

Eldritch vs Kinamo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 212 ratings analysed

Eldritch

Pineward Perfumes

3.87178 votes

Rank #29,911 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Kinamo

ATon

4.1734 votes

Rank #14,998 AnimalicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kinamo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eldritch
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Kinamo
Choose it for a animalic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eldritch1/5

Kinamo4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EldritchPineward Perfumes

KinamoATon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

4.17/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerKinamoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

178 votes

67%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKinamo

SillageKinamo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value44

Category winnerEldritchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

animalic100%

woody92%

oud84%

white floral77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherMyrrhFirSmokePatchouliPine needlesOolong teaOpoponaxOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CivetJasmineFirHayYlang-YlangPetitgrainPineappleGeranium

Heart

OudIndoleSandalwoodViolet LeafTonka Bean

Base

LeatherThailand OudCambodian OudVetiverLitsea CubebaOakmossMyrrh

InformationalShared notesLeather, Myrrh, Fir and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

Men69

Unisex15

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,911

PerfumerNicholas Nilsson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,998

PerfumerAton Gerasimov

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerKinamoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eldritch by Pineward Perfumes wraps the wearer in a dense, mossy dampness that feels like walking through an ancient coniferous woods after heavy rain. It balances a strong pine needles note with the earthy warmth of myrrh and opoponax. Perfect for cold autumn days, this scent suits those who prefer dark forest atmosp…

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Kinamo opens as a dark, textured oud with burning woods, dusty leather and a distinctly animalic edge. Under that heavy first impression, the scent softens into powdery white florals, muted fruit and dry green touches. This reads bold, dense and deliberately challenging rather than easygoing. It may suit experienced o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eldritch or Kinamo?

Kinamo takes 4 of 5 categories. Eldritch is rated 3.87/5 from 178 votes; Kinamo is rated 4.17/5 from 34 votes. Choose Eldritch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Kinamo for a animalic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eldritch or Kinamo?

Kinamo lasts longest (Kinamo 86/100, Eldritch 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eldritch or Kinamo?

Kinamo projects furthest (Kinamo 78/100, Eldritch 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eldritch and Kinamo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Myrrh, Fir and Oakmoss.

Is Eldritch or Kinamo better for summer or winter?

Kinamo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eldritch and Kinamo?

Eldritch features Leather, Myrrh, Fir, Smoke and Patchouli. Kinamo has top notes of Civet, Jasmine, Fir and Hay, heart notes of Oud, Indole, Sandalwood and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Thailand Oud, Cambodian Oud and Vetiver.