Fragrance comparison

Kardigan vs N.118

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #41,851 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

N.118

InEstasy

—0 votes

Rank #73,579 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kardigan takes 1 of 1 categories.

Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
N.118
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character.

Kardigan1/1

N.1180/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

N.118InEstasy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Notes

MintNutmegGingerSandalwoodIncenseVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Ginger. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,579

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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N.118 by InEstasy delivers a sharp, bracing opening of mint and ginger that settles quickly into a solid woody base. Designed for daily wear in temperate climates, this masculine fragrance emphasizes a clean, aromatic profile. It functions well for office settings or casual afternoons when you need a reliable, straigh…

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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.

Do Kardigan and N.118 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Ginger.

Is Kardigan or N.118 better for summer or winter?

Kardigan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan and N.118?

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. N.118 features Mint, Nutmeg, Ginger, Sandalwood and Incense.