Fragrance comparison

Guns of Sakura vs Kyoto

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

5 wins

Guns of Sakura

Maison de L'Asie

3.8416 votes

Rank #21,240 WoodyMetallic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Kyoto

One Day

3.7722 votes

Rank #38,748 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guns of Sakura takes 5 of 5 categories.

Guns of Sakura
Choose it for a woody and metallic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Kyoto
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Guns of Sakura5/5

Kyoto0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Guns of SakuraMaison de L'Asie

KyotoOne Day

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

3.77/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerGuns of SakuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGuns of Sakura

SillageGuns of Sakura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value33

Category winnerGuns of SakuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

metallic92%

smoky84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Metallic notesBlackcurrantOlibanum

Heart

gunpowderBirch

Base

MuskSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

Top

NeroliBergamot

Heart

Guaiac WoodOlibanumCedar

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer57

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,240

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#38,748

PerfumerMichael Wong

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGuns of SakuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guns of Sakura by Maison de L'Asie is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Guns of Sakura was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Lie. Top notes are Metallic notes, Blackcurrant and Olibanum; middle notes are gunpowder and Birch; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. It open…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Guns of Sakura or Kyoto?

Guns of Sakura takes 5 of 5 categories. Guns of Sakura is rated 3.84/5 from 16 votes; Kyoto is rated 3.77/5 from 22 votes. Choose Guns of Sakura for a woody and metallic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kyoto for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Guns of Sakura or Kyoto?

Guns of Sakura lasts longest (Guns of Sakura 78/100, Kyoto 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guns of Sakura or Kyoto?

Guns of Sakura projects furthest (Guns of Sakura 58/100, Kyoto 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guns of Sakura and Kyoto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.

Is Guns of Sakura or Kyoto better for summer or winter?

Guns of Sakura suits day or night wear; Kyoto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guns of Sakura and Kyoto?

Guns of Sakura has top notes of Metallic notes, Blackcurrant and Olibanum, heart notes of gunpowder and Birch, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Kyoto has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Olibanum and Cedar, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.