Fragrance comparison

Kardigan vs Avaris

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,925 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Avaris

Nilafar du Nil

4.0618 votes

Rank #31,326 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avaris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Avaris
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kardigan1/4

Avaris3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

AvarisNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

61%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageAvaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAvarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintCinnamon

Heart

NutmegLavenderGeraniumHedione

Base

VetiverCedarAmbroxanCashmeranPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Patchouli and Lavender. Durations are only published for Kardigan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAvarisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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Avaris by Nilafar du Nil is a sharp, woody, and spicy fragrance launched in 2020. It combines crisp grapefruit, mandarin orange, mint, and cinnamon with a robust base of vetiver, cedar, and ambroxan. This scent feels clean and modern, performing exceptionally well in warm spring and summer weather. It is a solid choic…

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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, Kardigan or Avaris?

Avaris takes 3 of 4 categories. Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Avaris is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Avaris for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan or Avaris?

They last about the same: Kardigan 80/100, Avaris 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan or Avaris?

Avaris projects furthest (Avaris 76/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan and Avaris smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Patchouli and Lavender.

Is Kardigan or Avaris better for summer or winter?

Kardigan suits daytime wear; Avaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan and Avaris?

Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense. Avaris has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cinnamon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Geranium and Hedione, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Ambroxan and Cashmeran.