Hyper Violet vs Kaman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hyper Violet takes 4 of 4 categories.
Hyper VioletChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
KamanChoose it for a powdery and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Hyper Violet4/4
Kaman0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hyper Violet
- Sillage & projection
- Hyper Violet
- Value for money
- Hyper Violet
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hyper Violet
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Hyper VioletKenneth ColeKamanMawwal ArabiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 37%Had 1%Want 61%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHyper Violet
SillageHyper Violet
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHyper VioletBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral86%
citrus72%
tuberose58%
fresh44%
patchouli30%
powdery100%
white floral92%
musky84%
amber77%
woody69%
cacao61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TangerineRed Apple
Heart
Jasmine SambacPlum BlossomTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodVanilla BeanSandalwoodAmber
Top
AlmondCoffeeBergamotMandarinLemon
Heart
OrrisOrange BlossomJasmineCinnamonTuberoseRose
Base
CacaoVanillaAmberCashmeranMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood
InformationalShared notesTuberose, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,055
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,674
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHyper VioletHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKenneth Cole Hyper Violet opens with a tart burst of dark red apple and bright tangerine. The top notes hand off the spotlight to a lush heart dominated by tuberose and jasmine sambac, accented by plum blossom and orange flower. As the white floral intensity settles, a base of cedarwood, patchouli, and warm amber wood…
Reviews →Kaman is a powdery white floral with a gourmand edge. It opens with almond and coffee brightened by citrus, then settles into an iris-tinted floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose and rose. As it dries down, cacao, vanilla, amber and soft woods give it a creamy, musky warmth. If you enjoy feminine florals w…
Reviews →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, Hyper Violet or Kaman?
Hyper Violet takes 4 of 4 categories. Hyper Violet is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Kaman is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Hyper Violet for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kaman for a powdery and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Hyper Violet or Kaman?
Hyper Violet lasts longest (Hyper Violet 67/100, Kaman 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hyper Violet or Kaman?
Hyper Violet projects furthest (Hyper Violet 57/100, Kaman 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hyper Violet and Kaman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Cedarwood.
Is Hyper Violet or Kaman better for summer or winter?
Hyper Violet suits day or night wear; Kaman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hyper Violet and Kaman?
Hyper Violet has top notes of Tangerine and Red Apple, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Plum Blossom, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla Bean and Sandalwood. Kaman has top notes of Almond, Coffee, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Orris, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Cacao, Vanilla, Amber and Cashmeran.
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