Fatena vs Il Kakuno
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fatena takes 4 of 7 categories.
FatenaChoose it for a leather and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Il KakunoChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fatena4/7
Il Kakuno3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Il Kakuno
- Community sentiment
- Il Kakuno
- Longevity
- Fatena
- Sillage & projection
- Fatena
- Value for money
- Fatena
- Versatility
- Il Kakuno
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fatena
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FatenaSoOudIl KakunoILMIN ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 165 votes
Have 34%Had 25%Want 41%
4.35/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 53%Had 8%Want 39%
Category winnerIl KakunoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
165 votes
62%Love
15%Like
21%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerIl KakunoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFatena
SillageFatena
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFatenaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
oud69%
sweet61%
amber100%
woody92%
balsamic84%
caramel77%
fruity69%
vanilla61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronPink PepperGingerOlibanum
Heart
PeachCaramelPatchouliLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
LeatherAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinWoody NotesVanillaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPeru BalsamLabdanum
Top
CaramelWild BerriesPink PepperPeachLabdanumStrawberry
Heart
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGingerLeatherRosePatchouliSaffron
Base
Peru BalsamAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring82
Summer47
Fall71
Winter100
Day72
Night100
Category winnerIl KakunoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,125
PerfumerStéphane Humbert Lucas
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#27,910
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerFatenaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSoOud Fatena opens with a sharp, fiery burst of saffron, pink pepper, and dry olibanum resin. The top notes feel spicy and slightly medicinal on skin, cutting through crisp autumn air with immediate intensity. As the initial heat settles, dark agarwood and oily leather emerge alongside scorched caramel and ripe peach…
Reviews →Il Kakuno is a caramel and red-fruit opening that quickly turns darker and more textured, with spicy ginger, saffron warmth and a smooth leather-oud, balsamic dry-down. It reads gourmand without being candy-sweet, and some wearers even catch a faint smoky edge. If you like amber-woody scents with fruit on top and a pl…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Fatena or Il Kakuno?
Fatena takes 4 of 7 categories. Fatena is rated 4.12/5 from 165 votes; Il Kakuno is rated 4.35/5 from 34 votes. Choose Fatena for a leather and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Il Kakuno for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Fatena or Il Kakuno?
Fatena lasts longest (Fatena 77/100, Il Kakuno 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fatena or Il Kakuno?
Fatena projects furthest (Fatena 69/100, Il Kakuno 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fatena and Il Kakuno smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Peach.
Is Fatena or Il Kakuno better for summer or winter?
For summer, Il Kakuno is the stronger pick. For winter, Fatena is the stronger pick. Il Kakuno suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fatena and Il Kakuno?
Fatena has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Olibanum, heart notes of Peach, Caramel, Patchouli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Woody Notes. Il Kakuno has top notes of Caramel, Wild Berries, Pink Pepper and Peach, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Ginger, Leather and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Vanilla.
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