Kahwa vs Assima
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
12%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
KahwaChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
AssimaChoose it for a balsamic and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kahwa2/4
Assima2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Assima
- Sillage & projection
- Assima
- Value for money
- Kahwa
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kahwa
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KahwaBoadicea the VictoriousAssimaBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%
3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
24%Like
17%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
107 votes
50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAssima
SillageAssima
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKahwaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywarm spicy100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
aromatic58%
coffee44%
camphor30%
balsamic100%
rose91%
metallic83%
herbal74%
leather65%
vanilla56%
Scent match12%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBay LeafEucalyptusGingerCloveSaffron
Heart
CoffeeNeroliJasmine SambacBulgarian Rose
Base
OakmossAmberCambodian OudCedarPatchouli
Top
BergamotRaspberrySaffronCardamom
Heart
MagnoliaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)GeraniumPink Pepper
Base
Cambodian OudAmberCedarPatchouliSandalwoodOakmossBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Oakmoss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer40
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night56
Spring75
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
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#12,275
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#54,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerKahwaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKahwa opens with an energetic blast of green cardamom, eucalyptus, and bay leaf that immediately sets an aromatic tone. The heart shifts toward roasted coffee grounds and neroli, while Cambodian oud and oakmoss anchor the base. Designed for cool autumn mornings and crisp winter evenings, it offers a spicy alternative …
Reviews →Assima by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of bergamot, tart raspberry, and warm cardamom. Saffron adds a leathery spice, setting up a rich heart where magnolia and geranium cut through heavy agarwood and supple leather. As the initial brightness settles, Cambodian oud comes forward alongside benzoin, amber,…
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, Kahwa or Assima?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kahwa is rated 3.93/5 from 107 votes; Assima is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Kahwa for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Assima for a balsamic and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kahwa or Assima?
Assima lasts longest (Assima 100/100, Kahwa 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kahwa or Assima?
Assima projects furthest (Assima 100/100, Kahwa 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kahwa and Assima smell similar?
Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Oakmoss and Amber.
Is Kahwa or Assima better for summer or winter?
Kahwa suits daytime wear; Assima suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kahwa and Assima?
Kahwa has top notes of Cardamom, Bay Leaf, Eucalyptus and Ginger, heart notes of Coffee, Neroli, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Cambodian Oud and Cedar. Assima has top notes of Bergamot, Raspberry, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Magnolia, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Geranium, a base of Cambodian Oud, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli.
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