Fragrance comparison

Joop! Femme vs Riyaz Kalsekar Classic

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,996 ratings analysed

Joop! Femme

Joop!

3.961,995 votes

Rank #857 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Riyaz Kalsekar Classic

Rasasi

5.001 votes

Rank #58,706 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Joop! Femme
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Riyaz Kalsekar Classic
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Joop! Femme2/4

Riyaz Kalsekar Classic2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Riyaz Kalsekar Classic
Sillage & projection: Riyaz Kalsekar Classic
Value for money: Joop! Femme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Joop! Femme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Joop! FemmeJoop!

Riyaz Kalsekar ClassicRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,995 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

1,995 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityRiyaz Kalsekar Classic

SillageRiyaz Kalsekar Classic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJoop! FemmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

musky77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

musky69%

white floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderFruity NotesBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodVanillaAmberTonka BeanMuskPatchouliOakmoss

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

VanillaPralineOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Joop! Femme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex31

Women67

Date 37%Party 32%Casual 20%Work 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#857

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#58,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoop! FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joop! Femme is a powerhouse amber woody fragrance that makes an immediate statement. Created in 1987, it opens with a brisk snap of aldehydes, spicy coriander, and tart bergamot. That initial punch settles quickly into sweet orange blossom and heady jasmine petals. As hours pass, the scent reveals its true foundation:…

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Riyaz Kalsekar Classic by Rasasi is a modern woody floral musk fragrance for men. It opens with a crisp hit of aldehydes and bergamot, leading into a heart of vanilla, praline, and orange blossom. This composition rests on a base of creamy sandalwood and clean musk, making it a versatile choice for office wear or casu…

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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, Joop! Femme or Riyaz Kalsekar Classic?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Joop! Femme is rated 3.96/5 from 1,995 votes; Riyaz Kalsekar Classic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Joop! Femme for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Riyaz Kalsekar Classic for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Joop! Femme or Riyaz Kalsekar Classic?

Riyaz Kalsekar Classic lasts longest (Riyaz Kalsekar Classic 100/100, Joop! Femme 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joop! Femme or Riyaz Kalsekar Classic?

Projection is very close: Riyaz Kalsekar Classic 75/100, Joop! Femme 73/100 for sillage.

Do Joop! Femme and Riyaz Kalsekar Classic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Joop! Femme or Riyaz Kalsekar Classic better for summer or winter?

Joop! Femme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joop! Femme and Riyaz Kalsekar Classic?

Joop! Femme has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. Riyaz Kalsekar Classic has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Praline and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.