Fragrance comparison

Ether vs Almaz

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,480 ratings analysed

Ether

Xerjoff

3.98227 votes

Rank #5,527 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Almaz

Kajal

4.121,253 votes

Rank #2,693 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almaz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ether
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Almaz
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Ether3/7

Almaz4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EtherXerjoff

AlmazKajal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 1,253 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerAlmazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

16%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

11%Hate

227 votes

45%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,253 votes

Category winnerAlmazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEther

SillageEther

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAlmazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

vanilla83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

woody56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseBrazilian OrangeCalabrian bergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonCumin

Heart

BenzoinLavenderClary SageGurjan balsamSiberian PineCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CaramelMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

Black CurrantCalabrian bergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RaspberryHeliotropeTurkish RoseOrris

Base

Brown sugarMadagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEtherMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex35

Women6

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#2,693

PerfumerRania Jouaneh

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerAlmazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ether by Xerjoff pairs sharp Amalfi lemon and Calabrian bergamot with a dark layer of Agarwood (Oud) and sweet caramel. A streak of cumin and Bulgarian rose cuts through the top, giving the citrus a prickly, warm punch before the resinous heart unfolds. As it settles on skin, earthy cypriol oil, Siberian pine, and cl…

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Almaz by Kajal starts with a tart blast of black currant and calabrian bergamot before settling into a sweet, creamy raspberry and brown sugar base. This unisex perfume suits mild spring days and outdoor summer evenings when you want a rich fruity trail that lingers for hours. It is a sweet scent with a woody underton…

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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, Ether or Almaz?

Almaz takes 4 of 7 categories. Ether is rated 3.98/5 from 227 votes; Almaz is rated 4.12/5 from 1,253 votes. Choose Ether for a oud and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Almaz for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ether or Almaz?

Ether lasts longest (Ether 83/100, Almaz 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ether or Almaz?

Ether projects furthest (Ether 72/100, Almaz 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ether and Almaz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Ether or Almaz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ether is the stronger pick. For winter, Ether is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ether and Almaz?

Ether has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Brazilian Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Benzoin, Lavender, Clary Sage and Gurjan balsam, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Caramel, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood. Almaz has top notes of Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Raspberry, Heliotrope, Turkish Rose and Orris, a base of Brown sugar, Madagascar Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean.