Fragrance comparison

Kōdō vs Loving Sense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Kōdō

Neus Parfum

4.004 votes

Rank #51,300 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Loving Sense

Olfactive Studio

4.336 votes

Rank #52,498 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kōdō takes 2 of 4 categories.

Kōdō
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Loving Sense
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kōdō2/4

Loving Sense1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Loving Sense
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Kōdō
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kōdō

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KōdōNeus Parfum

Loving SenseOlfactive Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 1%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLoving Sense

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerKōdōBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerCumin

Heart

GeraniumLabdanum

Base

VetiverIncenseCedar

Top

Pink PepperGingerGuatemalan CardamomFig MilkBergamot

Heart

CashmeranCedarCuminCeylon Cinnamon

Base

IncenseVanillaWhite MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Cumin and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKōdōHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kōdō is a dry, spicy woody scent with a warm incense backbone. It opens boldly with bergamot, ginger and cumin, then settles into cedar, resin and vetiver with geranium and labdanum adding a slightly aromatic, balsamic depth. It reads more contemplative than crowd-pleasing. If you enjoy smoky woods and a firm spicy pr…

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Olfactive Studio's Loving Sense opens with a sharp burst of ginger and Guatemalan cardamom, quickly softening into a warm, milky fig accord. As it sits on the skin, the initial spice yields to a soft cedar woodiness and a comforting vanilla base. It feels cozy yet clean, making it a great option for cool autumn days s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kōdō or Loving Sense?

Kōdō takes 2 of 4 categories. Kōdō is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Loving Sense is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Kōdō for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Loving Sense for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kōdō or Loving Sense?

Loving Sense lasts longest (Loving Sense 87/100, Kōdō 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kōdō or Loving Sense?

Projection is very close: Kōdō 75/100, Loving Sense 75/100 for sillage.

Do Kōdō and Loving Sense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Cumin and Incense.

Is Kōdō or Loving Sense better for summer or winter?

Kōdō suits day or night wear; Loving Sense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kōdō and Loving Sense?

Kōdō has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Cumin, heart notes of Geranium and Labdanum, a base of Vetiver, Incense and Cedar. Loving Sense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, Guatemalan Cardamom and Fig Milk, heart notes of Cashmeran, Cedar, Cumin and Ceylon Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Vanilla, White Musk and Sandalwood.