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Il Kakuno vs Solid Oud

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

Updated 63 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solid Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Il Kakuno

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Solid Oud

    Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Il Kakuno1/5
Solid Oud4/5
Ratings & consensus
Il Kakuno
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Solid Oud
Sillage & projection
Solid Oud
Value for money
Solid Oud
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Solid Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Il KakunoILMIN Parfums
Solid OudSapil
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.35/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 53%Had 8%Want 39%
4.32/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%
Category winnerIl KakunoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
62%Love
15%Like
21%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

34 votes

67%Love
24%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevitySolid Oud

SillageSolid Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value26
¤ Price value88
Category winnerSolid OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
balsamic84%
caramel77%
fruity69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
rose92%
caramel84%
oud77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, caramel and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CaramelWild BerriesPink PepperPeachLabdanumStrawberry
Heart
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGingerLeatherRosePatchouliSaffron
Base
Peru BalsamAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinVanillaMusk
Top
RoseSaffronPimento
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Indonesian Patchouli Leaf
Base
CaramelVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Rose, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer47
Fall71
Winter100
Day72
Night100
Spring82
Summer36
Fall91
Winter100
Day90
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men22
Unisex53
Women25
Men26
Unisex53
Women21
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSolid OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Kakuno is a caramel and red-fruit opening that quickly turns darker and more textured, with spicy ginger, saffron warmth and a smooth leather-oud, balsamic dry-down. It reads gourmand without being candy-sweet, and some wearers even catch a faint smoky edge. If you like amber-woody scents with fruit on top and a pl…

Reviews →

Solid Oud opens with a smooth rose and saffron lift, then settles into a softer oud wrapped in patchouli, vanilla, caramel, and amber. It reads warm, lightly smoky, and easy to wear rather than harsh. This is the kind of oud fragrance that often suits beginners, especially if you want sweetness and texture with solid …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Il Kakuno or Solid Oud?

Solid Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Il Kakuno is rated 4.35/5 from 34 votes; Solid Oud is rated 4.32/5 from 29 votes. Choose Il Kakuno for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Solid Oud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Kakuno or Solid Oud?

They last about the same: Solid Oud 75/100, Il Kakuno 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Il Kakuno or Solid Oud?

Solid Oud projects furthest (Solid Oud 63/100, Il Kakuno 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Kakuno and Solid Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, caramel and vanilla accords. Common notes include Caramel, Rose, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Il Kakuno or Solid Oud better for summer or winter?

Il Kakuno suits evening wear; Solid Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Kakuno and Solid Oud?

Il Kakuno has top notes of Caramel, Wild Berries, Pink Pepper and Peach, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Ginger, Leather and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Vanilla. Solid Oud has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Pimento, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Amber.

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