Fragrance comparison

Kashaf vs Oudesire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 131 ratings analysed

Kashaf

Ajmal

3.5859 votes

Rank #15,207 OudFruity

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71%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Oudesire

Ajmal

3.6672 votes

Rank #13,075 FruityOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oudesire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kashaf
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oudesire
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Kashaf2/7

Oudesire5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KashafAjmal

OudesireAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

3.66/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

Category winnerOudesireRating 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

48%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerOudesireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOudesire

SillageOudesire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value59

Category winnerKashafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fruity92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

oud92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both oud, fruity 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

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseBergamot

Heart

RaspberryBlack CurrantGinger

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Black Currant, 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

Spring48

Summer48

Fall95

Winter100

Day95

Night100

Category winnerKashafMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

Men23

Unisex61

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#13,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOudesireHigher 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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Ajmal Oudesire is a fruity floral oud with a bright, petal-heavy opening and a darker, woodier base. Jasmine, orange blossom and rose lead, then raspberry and black currant add a sweet-tart pulse, with ginger giving a little lift. As it dries down, oud, sandalwood, amber and musk take over, turning the fragrance warme…

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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 Oudesire?

Oudesire takes 5 of 7 categories. Kashaf is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes; Oudesire is rated 3.66/5 from 72 votes. Choose Kashaf for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oudesire for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kashaf or Oudesire?

Oudesire lasts longest (Oudesire 76/100, Kashaf 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kashaf or Oudesire?

Oudesire projects furthest (Oudesire 77/100, Kashaf 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kashaf and Oudesire smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Currant, Raspberry and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Kashaf or Oudesire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oudesire is the stronger pick. For winter, Oudesire is the stronger pick. Kashaf suits daytime wear; Oudesire suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kashaf and Oudesire?

Kashaf has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Oudesire has top notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Ginger, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.