Fragrance comparison

Kai Eau de Parfum vs Kai*Rose Perfume Oil

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 880 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kai Eau de Parfum

Kai

3.89806 votes

Rank #1,337 White FloralLactonic

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64%scent match

Closely related

Kai*Rose Perfume Oil

Kai

4.0474 votes

Rank #13,263 RoseWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kai Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kai Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Kai*Rose Perfume Oil
Choose it for a rose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kai Eau de Parfum4/7

Kai*Rose Perfume Oil2/7

Ratings & consensus: Kai*Rose Perfume Oil
Community sentiment: Kai Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Kai Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Kai Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Kai*Rose Perfume Oil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kai Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kai Eau de ParfumKai

Kai*Rose Perfume OilKai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 806 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerKai*Rose Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

737 votes

42%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerKai Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityKai Eau de Parfum

SillageKai Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

lactonic77%

animalic53%

green30%

rose100%

white floral83%

floral65%

lactonic48%

animalic30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, lactonic and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GardeniaWhite Flowers

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RoseGardeniaWhite Flowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGardenia and White Flowers. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall47

Winter42

Day100

Night47

Category winnerKai*Rose Perfume OilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,337

PerfumerGaye Straza Rappaport

Launched—

Reviews181

Overall rank#13,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerKai Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kai Eau de Parfum delivers a clean, uncomplicated breath of fresh air that feels like a humid Malibu morning. It centers entirely around a realistic, wet gardenia flower. Instead of relying on complex notes, this scent relies on a sheer, tropical greenness that sits close to the skin. It suits anyone seeking a simple,…

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Kai Rose Perfume Oil is a clean floral blend that centers on fresh gardenia and green rose. The perfume oil formula glides onto the skin, creating a quiet personal aura rather than a loud scent cloud. It is an uncomplicated choice for warm spring days, offering a soapy, fresh-out-of-the-shower feeling that remains cle…

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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, Kai Eau de Parfum or Kai*Rose Perfume Oil?

Kai Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Kai Eau de Parfum is rated 3.89/5 from 806 votes; Kai*Rose Perfume Oil is rated 4.04/5 from 74 votes. Choose Kai Eau de Parfum for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Kai*Rose Perfume Oil for a rose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kai Eau de Parfum or Kai*Rose Perfume Oil?

Kai Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Kai Eau de Parfum 67/100, Kai*Rose Perfume Oil 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kai Eau de Parfum or Kai*Rose Perfume Oil?

Kai Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Kai Eau de Parfum 58/100, Kai*Rose Perfume Oil 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kai Eau de Parfum and Kai*Rose Perfume Oil smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, lactonic and animalic accords. Common notes include Gardenia and White Flowers.

Is Kai Eau de Parfum or Kai*Rose Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kai*Rose Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. For winter, Kai*Rose Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. Kai*Rose Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.