Fragrance comparison

Karst vs Chicomecoatl

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 601 ratings analysed

Karst

Aesop

3.95600 votes

Rank #6,318 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Chicomecoatl

Azteque · 2020

4.001 votes

Rank #66,312 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Karst
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Chicomecoatl
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Karst2/4

Chicomecoatl2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Karst
Sillage & projection: Chicomecoatl
Value for money: Chicomecoatl
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

ChicomecoatlAzteque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 600 votes

Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKarst

SillageChicomecoatl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value75

Category winnerChicomecoatlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

tropical65%

powdery56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotJuniperPink Pepper

Heart

RosemarySageCumin

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedar

Top

AgaveStrelitziaKiwiBasilCumin

Heart

JuniperRosemaryMossGreen Tea

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskCedarOak

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Rosemary, 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

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#66,312

PerfumerJacopo Luccato

Launched2020

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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Chicomecoatl by Azteque is an aromatic fougere that blends vegetal agave and fresh basil into a crisp, dry profile. This unisex scent pivots from a bright, herbal opening into an earthy base of vetiver and cedar. Ideal for humid spring afternoons, it is a refreshing, non-sweet choice for those who prefer their fragran…

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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 Chicomecoatl?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Karst is rated 3.95/5 from 600 votes; Chicomecoatl is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Karst for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Chicomecoatl for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Karst or Chicomecoatl?

Karst lasts longest (Karst 54/100, Chicomecoatl 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Karst or Chicomecoatl?

Chicomecoatl projects furthest (Chicomecoatl 88/100, Karst 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Karst and Chicomecoatl smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Rosemary, Cumin and Vetiver.

Is Karst or Chicomecoatl better for summer or winter?

Chicomecoatl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Karst and Chicomecoatl?

Karst has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar. Chicomecoatl has top notes of Agave, Strelitzia, Kiwi and Basil, heart notes of Juniper, Rosemary, Moss and Green Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.