Fragrance comparison

Kajal Homme vs MTV Rock

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 407 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kajal Homme

Kajal

4.06387 votes

Rank #4,628 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

MTV Rock

MTV Perfumes

3.8520 votes

Rank #41,612 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kajal Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kajal Homme
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
MTV Rock
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kajal Homme4/5

MTV Rock1/5

Ratings & consensus: Kajal Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kajal Homme
Sillage & projection: Kajal Homme
Value for money: MTV Rock
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kajal Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kajal HommeKajal

MTV RockMTV Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 387 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 47%

Category winnerKajal HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

387 votes

25%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKajal Homme

SillageKajal Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMTV RockBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

lactonic77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, vanilla and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePink GrapefruitCassis

Heart

CardamomGuaiac WoodCashmeranOrange Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Musk

Top15-30 mins

CassisBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacRose

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaMilkRiceTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for MTV Rock, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex15

Women3

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 38%Date 29%Work 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,628

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#41,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKajal HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kajal Homme introduces itself with a splash of mandarin orange and pink grapefruit, backed by the tart bite of cassis. It settles into a warm heart of cardamom and cashmeran, supported by a rich base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a versatile choice for office wear or casual outings during mild spring days.

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MTV Rock delivers an unexpected twist on everyday sweet florals. Spray it once, and you get an immediate splash of tart cassis and zesty mandarin orange. That initial citrus sharpness softens quickly. Within ten minutes, white floral petals of orange blossom and jasmine sambac emerge, smoothing out the fruitiness. The…

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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, Kajal Homme or MTV Rock?

Kajal Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Kajal Homme is rated 4.06/5 from 387 votes; MTV Rock is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Kajal Homme for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose MTV Rock for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kajal Homme or MTV Rock?

Kajal Homme lasts longest (Kajal Homme 68/100, MTV Rock 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kajal Homme or MTV Rock?

Kajal Homme projects furthest (Kajal Homme 59/100, MTV Rock 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kajal Homme and MTV Rock smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.

Is Kajal Homme or MTV Rock better for summer or winter?

MTV Rock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kajal Homme and MTV Rock?

Kajal Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pink Grapefruit and Cassis, heart notes of Cardamom, Guaiac Wood, Cashmeran and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli. MTV Rock has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Milk, Rice and Tonka Bean.