Fragrance comparison

Grey vs Kimimela

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Grey

Rose & Co Manchester

3.8312 votes

Rank #51,631 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Kimimela

Paolo Gigli

4.254 votes

Rank #55,325 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grey takes 3 of 4 categories.

Grey
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kimimela
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Grey3/4

Kimimela0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreyRose & Co Manchester

KimimelaPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 25%Want 55%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGrey

SillageGrey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintGrapefruitSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegOrange BlossomCardamomCinnamon

Base

LabdanumTonka BeanVanilaPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

SaffronBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCardamomNutmegJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesVanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Kimimela, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer20

Fall40

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 34%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGreyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grey by Rose & Co Manchester opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of mint. Saffron adds a dry, slightly metallic edge that prevents the citrus from feeling like a standard gym cologne. As the top notes settle, nutmeg and cinnamon warm up the core alongside white orange blo…

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Kimimela by Paolo Gigli delivers an inviting blend of warm spices and creamy sweetness. The scent opens with a lively flash of bergamot and sweet mandarin orange. Saffron adds a gentle leather-like warmth right from the start. You will not find harsh synthetic edges here. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the f…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grey or Kimimela?

Grey takes 3 of 4 categories. Grey is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Kimimela is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Grey for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kimimela for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Grey or Kimimela?

Grey lasts longest (Grey 77/100, Kimimela 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grey or Kimimela?

Projection is very close: Grey 59/100, Kimimela 58/100 for sillage.

Do Grey and Kimimela smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom.

Is Grey or Kimimela better for summer or winter?

Grey suits evening wear; Kimimela suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grey and Kimimela?

Grey has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Saffron and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli. Kimimela has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.