Fragrance comparison

Kashaf vs Oud Altius

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

Kashaf

Ajmal

3.5859 votes

Rank #15,207 OudFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Oud Altius

Soma Parfums

4.0426 votes

Rank #22,343 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Altius takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kashaf
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud Altius
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kashaf3/7

Oud Altius4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KashafAjmal

Oud AltiusSoma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

4.04/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerOud AltiusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

25%Like

30%Ok

20%Dislike

8%Hate

40 votes

62%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerOud AltiusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOud Altius

SillageOud Altius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value47

Category winnerKashafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fruity92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

oud84%

powdery77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both oud, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Black CurrantSaffronRaspberry

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwood

Top

Spicy NotesRaspberryCinnamonCardamom

Heart

OlibanumRoseSaffronAmberIris

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskLeatherVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Raspberry and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer36

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night79

Spring53

Summer20

Fall87

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerKashafMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#22,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerKashafHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Kashaf is a fruity rose and oud scent with a warm, musky wood base. It opens on a clear rose, then turns darker and juicier with blackcurrant and raspberry, warmed by saffron. As it dries down, oud, musk, and sandalwood give it a smooth, slightly powdery finish. If you enjoy sweetened oud styles and want somethi…

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Oud Altius opens with sharp cinnamon, crushed cardamom, and tart raspberry before settling into a dense heart of red rose, saffron, and olibanum. The base settles on dark leather, agarwood, and sandalwood that cling to skin for hours. It suits cold winter evenings, leather jackets, and crisp night air.

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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, Kashaf or Oud Altius?

Oud Altius takes 4 of 7 categories. Kashaf is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes; Oud Altius is rated 4.04/5 from 26 votes. Choose Kashaf for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Altius for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kashaf or Oud Altius?

Oud Altius lasts longest (Oud Altius 91/100, Kashaf 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kashaf or Oud Altius?

Oud Altius projects furthest (Oud Altius 82/100, Kashaf 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kashaf and Oud Altius smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Raspberry and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Kashaf or Oud Altius better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kashaf is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Altius is the stronger pick. Kashaf suits daytime wear; Oud Altius suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kashaf and Oud Altius?

Kashaf has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Oud Altius has top notes of Spicy Notes, Raspberry, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Olibanum, Rose, Saffron and Amber, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Leather.