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Gorgeous! vs Kashaya

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

Updated 2,005 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashaya takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Gorgeous!

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

  • Kashaya

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Gorgeous!1/7
Kashaya6/7
Ratings & consensus
Kashaya
Community sentiment
Kashaya
Longevity
Kashaya
Sillage & projection
Kashaya
Value for money
Gorgeous!
Versatility
Kashaya
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kashaya

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gorgeous!Michael Kors
KashayaKenzo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.64/ 5 · 1,224 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 781 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerKashayaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
36%Like
21%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

1,079 votes

29%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

781 votes

Category winnerKashayaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityKashaya

SillageKashaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value49
Category winnerGorgeous!Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
sweet84%
tuberose77%
amber69%
citrus61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
white floral77%
floral69%
amber61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseJasmine SambacOrange BlossomTobaccoYlang-Ylang
Base
Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodCedarCashmeranBenzoinSuedeStyrax
Top
PeachApricotPineappleHiacynthAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangTuberoseOrchidNarcissusCarnationOrange BlossomLilyRose
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Spring98
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKashayaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex5
Women94
Men1
Unisex12
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#4,570

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerKashayaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael Kors Gorgeous! is a creamy white floral with a brighter, peppery start and a warmer woody, amber-tinged base. Tuberose leads, but the tobacco and suede touches give it a slightly dressed-up edge instead of a purely soft floral feel. It suits shoppers who want a feminine floral that feels polished, sweet, and e…

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Kashaya by Kenzo opens with a heavy splash of stewed peach, apricot nectar, and tart mandarin orange. Created by Sophia Grojsman in 1993, this floriental quickly settles into a thick floral heart where ylang-ylang, tuberose, and narcissus take control. The dry-down relies on resinous benzoin, warm sandalwood, and dark…

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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, Gorgeous! or Kashaya?

Kashaya takes 6 of 7 categories. Gorgeous! is rated 3.64/5 from 1,224 votes; Kashaya is rated 3.87/5 from 781 votes. Choose Gorgeous! for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Kashaya for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gorgeous! or Kashaya?

They last about the same: Kashaya 67/100, Gorgeous! 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gorgeous! or Kashaya?

Kashaya projects furthest (Kashaya 64/100, Gorgeous! 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gorgeous! and Kashaya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Gorgeous! or Kashaya better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gorgeous! is the stronger pick. For winter, Kashaya is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gorgeous! and Kashaya?

Gorgeous! has top notes of Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tobacco, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Cashmeran. Kashaya has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Pineapple and Hiacynth, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Orchid and Narcissus, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.

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