Illégale vs Kashaya
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
IllégaleChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
KashayaChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Illégale2/5
Kashaya2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Kashaya
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Illégale
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Illégale
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kashaya
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IllégaleAlyssa AshleyKashayaKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.48/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 23%Had 28%Want 50%
3.87/ 5 · 781 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerKashayaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
29%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
781 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIllégale
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIllégaleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
green84%
musky77%
tuberose69%
woody61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
white floral77%
floral69%
amber61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HyacinthPineappleBergamot
Heart
LilyTuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRose
Base
MuskOakmossSandalwoodAmberCedar
Top
PeachApricotPineappleHiacynthAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangTuberoseOrchidNarcissusCarnationOrange BlossomLilyRose
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Lily and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night20
Spring98
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#37,048
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#4,581
PerfumerSophia Grojsman
Launched—
Reviews65
Category winnerKashayaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIllégale is a classic white floral with a green, slightly fruity lift at the start (hyacinth, pineapple, bergamot), then a fuller bouquet where tuberose and jasmine can read creamy and a little vintage. The dry-down settles into musk, oakmoss and woods, giving it a mossy, softly powdery finish that can feel more dress…
Reviews →Kashaya by Kenzo opens with a heavy splash of stewed peach, apricot nectar, and tart mandarin orange. Created by Sophia Grojsman in 1993, this floriental quickly settles into a thick floral heart where ylang-ylang, tuberose, and narcissus take control. The dry-down relies on resinous benzoin, warm sandalwood, and dark…
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, Illégale or Kashaya?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Illégale is rated 3.48/5 from 15 votes; Kashaya is rated 3.87/5 from 781 votes. Choose Illégale for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kashaya for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Illégale or Kashaya?
Illégale lasts longest (Illégale 73/100, Kashaya 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Illégale or Kashaya?
Projection is very close: Illégale 64/100, Kashaya 64/100 for sillage.
Do Illégale and Kashaya smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Lily and Tuberose.
Is Illégale or Kashaya better for summer or winter?
Illégale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Illégale and Kashaya?
Illégale has top notes of Hyacinth, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Tuberose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber. Kashaya has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Pineapple and Hiacynth, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Orchid and Narcissus, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.
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