Fragrance comparison

Gaiac 10 Tokyo vs Kyoto

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,485 ratings analysed

Gaiac 10 Tokyo

Le Labo

4.361,463 votes

Rank #3,266 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Kyoto

One Day

3.7722 votes

Rank #41,685 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kyoto takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kyoto
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gaiac 10 Tokyo2/5

Kyoto3/5

Ratings & consensus: Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kyoto
Sillage & projection: Kyoto
Value for money: Kyoto
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gaiac 10 Tokyo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gaiac 10 TokyoLe Labo

KyotoOne Day

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,463 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

3.77/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,463 votes

27%Love

36%Like

27%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityKyoto

SillageKyoto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value33

Category winnerKyotoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Guaiac WoodMuskCedarOlibanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NeroliBergamot

Heart

Guaiac WoodOlibanumCedar

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Musk, Cedar and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Gaiac 10 Tokyo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer57

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex79

Women8

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,266

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#41,685

PerfumerMichael Wong

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gaiac 10 Tokyo by Le Labo is a quiet, woody fragrance built around a core of guaiac wood and clean musk. Composed by perfumer Annick Menardo, it presents a transparent, minimalist structure rather than a dense forest profile. The smoky edge of guaiac wood combines with dry cedar and olibanum, producing a scent that fe…

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Kyoto by One Day offers a serene, meditative experience centered on clean incense and cedar wood. Launched in 2021, this unisex fragrance balances bright neroli top notes with a grounding woody heart. It captures the stillness of a quiet cabin, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a peaceful, minimalist sce…

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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, Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Kyoto?

Kyoto takes 3 of 5 categories. Gaiac 10 Tokyo is rated 4.36/5 from 1,463 votes; Kyoto is rated 3.77/5 from 22 votes. Choose Gaiac 10 Tokyo for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kyoto for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Kyoto?

They last about the same: Kyoto 63/100, Gaiac 10 Tokyo 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Kyoto?

Kyoto projects furthest (Kyoto 54/100, Gaiac 10 Tokyo 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gaiac 10 Tokyo and Kyoto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Musk, Cedar and Olibanum.

Is Gaiac 10 Tokyo or Kyoto better for summer or winter?

Gaiac 10 Tokyo suits daytime wear; Kyoto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gaiac 10 Tokyo and Kyoto?

Gaiac 10 Tokyo features Guaiac Wood, Musk, Cedar and Olibanum. Kyoto has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Olibanum and Cedar, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.