Kagamigoshi vs Reflection 45 Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reflection 45 Man takes 5 of 7 categories.
KagamigoshiChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Reflection 45 ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Kagamigoshi2/7
Reflection 45 Man5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflection 45 Man
- Community sentiment
- Reflection 45 Man
- Longevity
- Reflection 45 Man
- Sillage & projection
- Reflection 45 Man
- Value for money
- Kagamigoshi
- Versatility
- Kagamigoshi
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reflection 45 Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KagamigoshiÉDIT(h)Reflection 45 ManAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 34%Had 3%Want 63%
4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
51 votes
66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
2,023 votes
Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReflection 45 Man
SillageReflection 45 Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKagamigoshiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
iris61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OlibanumJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisTonka BeanClary Sage
Base
VanillaVetiverWhite Cedar Extract
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla
Base
OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Juniper Berries, Iris and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day65
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKagamigoshiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,805
PerfumerLeslie Gauthier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,789
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKagamigoshi by ÉDIT(h) opens with a refreshing splash of juicy mandarin orange and chilled juniper berries, immediately balanced by the resinous warmth of olibanum incense. As the opening settles, a soft, powdery iris flower emerges alongside earthy clary sage and sweet tonka bean, creating a clean and comforting hear…
Reviews →Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.
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, Kagamigoshi or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Kagamigoshi is rated 4.06/5 from 51 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose Kagamigoshi for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Kagamigoshi or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, Kagamigoshi 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kagamigoshi or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man projects furthest (Reflection 45 Man 62/100, Kagamigoshi 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kagamigoshi and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Juniper Berries, Iris and Tonka Bean.
Is Kagamigoshi or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Kagamigoshi is the stronger pick. For winter, Reflection 45 Man is the stronger pick. Kagamigoshi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kagamigoshi and Reflection 45 Man?
Kagamigoshi has top notes of Olibanum, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Tonka Bean and Clary Sage, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and White Cedar Extract. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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