Fragrance comparison

Karst vs Arrazo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 611 ratings analysed

4 wins

Karst

Aesop

3.95600 votes

Rank #6,318 AromaticWoody

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Arrazo

Phytoderm

3.6411 votes

Rank #63,365 Fresh SpicyLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Karst takes 4 of 5 categories.

Karst
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Arrazo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Karst4/5

Arrazo1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KarstAesop

ArrazoPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 600 votes

Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 71%Had 21%Want 7%

Category winnerKarstRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

38%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

501 votes

18%Love

36%Like

36%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityKarst

SillageKarst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value92

Category winnerArrazoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

lavender91%

mossy83%

citrus74%

green65%

earthy56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotJuniperPink Pepper

Heart

RosemarySageCumin

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedar

Top

BasilLavenderLemonPetitgrainSage

Heart

CuminGeraniumJuniperCedarPatchouli

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Sage, Cumin and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex62

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,318

PerfumerBarnabe Fillion

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#63,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKarstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karst opens with juniper, bergamot and pink pepper, then settles into salty herbs, dry woods and vetiver. It smells coastal without the usual synthetic aquatic feel, more like sea air moving through a rocky shoreline apothecary. It suits someone who wants a fresh scent with texture and restraint. The main drawback is…

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Arrazo by Phytoderm is a sharp, classic aromatic fougere designed for the daily rotation of a man who values clean, herbal presence. With a dominant profile of basil and lavender set against a sturdy base of oakmoss and leather, it delivers a disciplined, professional scent that cuts through the noise of modern sweetn…

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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, Karst or Arrazo?

Karst takes 4 of 5 categories. Karst is rated 3.95/5 from 600 votes; Arrazo is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Karst for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Arrazo for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Karst or Arrazo?

Karst lasts longest (Karst 54/100, Arrazo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Karst or Arrazo?

Karst projects furthest (Karst 44/100, Arrazo 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Karst and Arrazo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper, Sage, Cumin and Vetiver.

Is Karst or Arrazo better for summer or winter?

Arrazo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Karst and Arrazo?

Karst has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar. Arrazo has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cumin, Geranium, Juniper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.