Fragrance comparison

For Him vs Kada V2 Seaside Sultan

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

1 wins

For Him

Gruhme

3.605 votes

Rank #57,074 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Kada V2 Seaside Sultan

Jinx Smells

3.673 votes

Rank #64,276 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

For Him takes 1 of 1 categories.

For Him
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Kada V2 Seaside Sultan
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character.

For Him1/1

Kada V2 Seaside Sultan0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

For HimGruhme

Kada V2 Seaside SultanJinx Smells

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

67%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperBergamotLemonLavenderJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 3 hours

PatchouliCedar

Base4 to 6 hours

OakAmberMuskCuminPetitgrainCelery Seeds

Top

Juniper BerriesYlang YlangPetitgrainBlack TeaNeroliHinokiCloveCumin

Heart

Bulgarian RoseJasmine SambacTurkish RoseHoneysuckleWhite RoseJasmineVioletIris

Base

Natural MuskWhite AmberTonka BeanAmbergrisOudThailand Oud

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Cumin and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,074

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#64,276

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFor HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

For Him by Gruhme is a classic woody aromatic fragrance crafted for men who appreciate traditional structure with an earthy, tailored presence. Formulated by perfumer Julie Pluchet, the scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, bergamot, lemon, crisp lavender, and cool juniper berries. This bracing start quickly…

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Kada V2 Seaside Sultan by Jinx Smells is a rich, evocative unisex perfume that brings together fresh sea-breeze aromatics and deep resinous warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries, crisp petitgrain, and dried black tea leaves, spiced with just a touch of clove and warm cumin. As it settles, lush …

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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, For Him or Kada V2 Seaside Sultan?

For Him takes 1 of 1 categories. For Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Kada V2 Seaside Sultan is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose For Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Kada V2 Seaside Sultan for a white floral and fresh spicy character.

Do For Him and Kada V2 Seaside Sultan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Cumin and Petitgrain.

What are the notes in For Him and Kada V2 Seaside Sultan?

For Him has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Oak, Amber, Musk and Cumin. Kada V2 Seaside Sultan has top notes of Juniper Berries, Ylang Ylang, Petitgrain and Black Tea, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Honeysuckle, a base of Natural Musk, White Amber, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.