Fragrance comparison

Kardigan vs Life Refresh

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #45,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Life Refresh

Hinode

3.297 votes

Rank #68,018 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kardigan takes 5 of 5 categories.

Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Life Refresh
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kardigan5/5

Life Refresh0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Life RefreshHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 45%Had 30%Want 25%

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

14%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageKardigan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value43

Category winnerKardiganBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumGreen Leaves

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedar

Category winnerKardiganLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#68,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKardiganHigher 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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Hinode Life Refresh delivers an instant splash of crisp energy that feels like stepping out of a cool morning shower. The fragrance kicks off with bright lemon and tart pink grapefruit, creating a lively burst of citrus zest. As the opening settles, aromatic lavender and peppery geranium merge with crushed green leave…

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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, Kardigan or Life Refresh?

Kardigan takes 5 of 5 categories. Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Life Refresh is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Life Refresh for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan or Life Refresh?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Life Refresh 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan or Life Refresh?

Kardigan projects furthest (Kardigan 50/100, Life Refresh 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan and Life Refresh smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Kardigan or Life Refresh better for summer or winter?

Kardigan suits evening wear; Life Refresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan and Life Refresh?

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. Life Refresh has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Green Leaves, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar.