Fragrance comparison

Kaos vs Rose Synactif

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

Kaos

Tous

3.8153 votes

Rank #29,084 FruitySweet

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28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Rose Synactif

Shiseido

3.9845 votes

Rank #19,717 RoseCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Synactif takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kaos
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Synactif
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kaos3/7

Rose Synactif4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose Synactif
Community sentiment: Rose Synactif
Longevity: Kaos
Sillage & projection: Rose Synactif
Value for money: Kaos
Versatility: Kaos
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Synactif

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KaosTous

Rose SynactifShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 36%Had 4%Want 60%

3.98/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 63%

Category winnerRose SynactifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

23%Like

25%Ok

6%Dislike

8%Hate

53 votes

42%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerRose SynactifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKaos

SillageRose Synactif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value31

Category winnerKaosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fresh69%

musky61%

rose100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsSorbetBergamotLemonPear

Heart

PeachJasmine SambacRose

Base

White WoodsWhite MuskMossPraline

Top

Lemon VerbenaLemonLemongrassAnise

Heart

RoseJuniper BerriesChrysanthemumJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesLemon, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and White Woods. 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

Summer89

Fall95

Winter58

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter30

Day100

Night36

Category winnerKaosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex6

Women84

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,084

PerfumerAne Ayo, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerRose SynactifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kaos by Tous is a vibrant fragrance for women that highlights a playful mix of red fruits, pear, and citrus. Launched in 2025, this scent features a heart of jasmine sambac and peach, grounded by praline and white musk. It is an ideal companion for sunny spring afternoons, offering a bright and accessible profile that…

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Rose Synactif opens with a bright citrus burst of lemongrass and lemon verbena, offering a crisp green start that keeps the blend fresh. As it sits on your skin, a realistic rose petal accord emerges, wrapped in a cool, powdery musk that smells like high-end face cream. This is not a heavy, jammy sweet rose, but rathe…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kaos or Rose Synactif?

Rose Synactif takes 4 of 7 categories. Kaos is rated 3.81/5 from 53 votes; Rose Synactif is rated 3.98/5 from 45 votes. Choose Kaos for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Synactif for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaos or Rose Synactif?

Kaos lasts longest (Kaos 63/100, Rose Synactif 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaos or Rose Synactif?

Rose Synactif projects furthest (Rose Synactif 61/100, Kaos 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaos and Rose Synactif smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Lemon, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and White Woods.

Is Kaos or Rose Synactif better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Synactif is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaos is the stronger pick. Kaos suits daytime wear; Rose Synactif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaos and Rose Synactif?

Kaos has top notes of Red Fruits, Sorbet, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of White Woods, White Musk, Moss and Praline. Rose Synactif has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lemon, Lemongrass and Anise, heart notes of Rose, Juniper Berries, Chrysanthemum and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk and White Woods.