Fragrance comparison

Gyan vs Kamuthraa

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 996 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gyan

Bvlgari

4.32955 votes

Rank #1,205 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Kamuthraa

Attar Al Has

3.5741 votes

Rank #24,908 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gyan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gyan
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Kamuthraa
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gyan5/7

Kamuthraa2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GyanBvlgari

KamuthraaAttar Al Has

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 955 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

Category winnerGyanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

22%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

761 votes

37%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

13%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerGyanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityGyan

SillageGyan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value53

Category winnerKamuthraaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

balsamic60%

woody50%

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

amber77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliJasmine SambacIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Blackcurrant SyrupWatery NotesPink Pepper

Heart

CyclamenJasmine SambacOrange BlossomNarcissusRose

Base

IncensePatchouliTonka BeanVanillaBenzoinAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer82

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night92

Category winnerKamuthraaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex26

Women5

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,205

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#24,908

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGyanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gyan by Bvlgari is a polished patchouli, jasmine and incense fragrance with a formal, expensive feel. The patchouli reads smooth rather than dirty, with white floral brightness and a warm balsamic smoke underneath. It suits someone who wants a refined masculine floral woody scent with strong presence and long wear. S…

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Kamuthraa opens with a glossy blackcurrant syrup effect, lifted by watery notes and a soft pink pepper sparkle. It quickly moves into a floral heart that feels bright and slightly sunny, with jasmine sambac, orange blossom, rose and narcissus giving it a smooth white-floral glow. As it settles, vanilla, tonka, benzoin…

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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, Gyan or Kamuthraa?

Gyan takes 5 of 7 categories. Gyan is rated 4.32/5 from 955 votes; Kamuthraa is rated 3.57/5 from 41 votes. Choose Gyan for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Kamuthraa for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gyan or Kamuthraa?

Gyan lasts longest (Gyan 77/100, Kamuthraa 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gyan or Kamuthraa?

Gyan projects furthest (Gyan 68/100, Kamuthraa 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gyan and Kamuthraa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense.

Is Gyan or Kamuthraa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kamuthraa is the stronger pick. For winter, Gyan is the stronger pick. Kamuthraa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gyan and Kamuthraa?

Gyan features Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Kamuthraa has top notes of Blackcurrant Syrup, Watery Notes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Narcissus, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.