Fragrance comparison

Kajal Homme II vs Surfing Shipstern Bluff

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 323 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kajal Homme II

Kajal

4.04296 votes

Rank #6,454 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Surfing Shipstern Bluff

Zara

4.1527 votes

Rank #16,510 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kajal Homme II takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kajal Homme II
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Surfing Shipstern Bluff
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kajal Homme II4/5

Surfing Shipstern Bluff1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kajal Homme IIKajal

Surfing Shipstern BluffZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 296 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 55%Had 11%Want 35%

Category winnerKajal Homme IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

27%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

296 votes

35%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKajal Homme II

SillageKajal Homme II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSurfing Shipstern BluffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

musky48%

powdery30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotAmberLemonGreen NotesOrange Blossom

Heart

PeachLavenderCinnamonCedarRosemaryClary SageCloves

Base

Woody NotesSweet NotesSandalwoodOakmossPatchouliMusk

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

Mandarin OrangeLavender

Base

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender. 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

Summer78

Fall93

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex22

Women7

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,454

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#16,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerKajal Homme IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kajal Homme II offers a clean, fruity twist on the classic woody aromatic template. Rosendo Mateu and Christian Carbonnel layer mandarin orange and peach over a base of cedarwood and patchouli. It fits a man seeking an office safe, daytime signature scent that stands out slightly from typical shower gel options.

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Surfing Shipstern Bluff by Zara opens with a bright splash of bergamot and lemon, quickly settling into a refreshing heart of mandarin and lavender. It is a straightforward, aromatic woody scent ideal for casual summer days. This 2023 release offers a clean, reliable profile that feels at home on a hot afternoon or as…

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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 II or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Kajal Homme II takes 4 of 5 categories. Kajal Homme II is rated 4.04/5 from 296 votes; Surfing Shipstern Bluff is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Kajal Homme II for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Surfing Shipstern Bluff for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kajal Homme II or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Kajal Homme II lasts longest (Kajal Homme II 67/100, Surfing Shipstern Bluff 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kajal Homme II or Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Kajal Homme II projects furthest (Kajal Homme II 54/100, Surfing Shipstern Bluff 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kajal Homme II and Surfing Shipstern Bluff smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender.

Is Kajal Homme II or Surfing Shipstern Bluff better for summer or winter?

Surfing Shipstern Bluff suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kajal Homme II and Surfing Shipstern Bluff?

Kajal Homme II has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Amber and Lemon, heart notes of Peach, Lavender, Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Woody Notes, Sweet Notes, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Surfing Shipstern Bluff has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mandarin Orange and Lavender, a base of Musk and Patchouli.