Fragrance comparison

Hinoki vs The Way You Kiss Me

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Hinoki

Nara Perfumery

—0 votes

Rank #65,962 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

The Way You Kiss Me

Devertere

4.0026 votes

Rank #35,594 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Way You Kiss Me takes 1 of 1 categories.

Hinoki
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character.
The Way You Kiss Me
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hinoki0/1

The Way You Kiss Me1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Way You Kiss Me

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HinokiNara Perfumery

The Way You Kiss MeDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

42%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White PepperPeppermintBergamotSaffronCoconut

Heart

OsmanthusBenzoinJasmineRoseMuskOud

Base

Floral NotesCedarCashmere Wood

Top15-30 mins

OatmilkAlmond MilkCaramelBergamotCoconutCandied Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RiceSaffronMilkshakeCashmere WoodPeachCotton Candy

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodOudPatchouliMuskAmberVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Coconut and Benzoin. Durations are only published for The Way You Kiss Me, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Date 35%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,962

PerfumerNasir Alshimmari

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,594

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hinoki by Nara Perfumery centers on clean Japanese cypress wood, opening with sharp white pepper and fresh peppermint. Bergamot cuts the warmth, leading into a heart of dry rose, saffron, jasmine, and a soft oud base. It fits crisp spring mornings and quiet workspace settings.

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Devertere's The Way You Kiss Me feels like stepping into an artisan bakery right after an autumn rain. It opens with rich caramel, steamed oatmilk, and a bright splash of candied orange that cuts through the initial dessert sweetness. The scent never collapses into a syrupy mess. Instead, soft steamed rice, creamy alm…

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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.

Do Hinoki and The Way You Kiss Me smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Coconut and Benzoin.

Is Hinoki or The Way You Kiss Me better for summer or winter?

The Way You Kiss Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hinoki and The Way You Kiss Me?

Hinoki has top notes of White Pepper, Peppermint, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Osmanthus, Benzoin, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Floral Notes, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. The Way You Kiss Me has top notes of Oatmilk, Almond Milk, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Rice, Saffron, Milkshake and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Oud and Patchouli.