Fragrance comparison

Kashaf vs Rose Dunes

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 204 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kashaf

Ajmal

3.5859 votes

Rank #15,207 OudFruity

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Dunes

Molton Brown · 2022

3.89145 votes

Rank #26,610 RoseWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashaf takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kashaf
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rose Dunes
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kashaf4/7

Rose Dunes3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KashafAjmal

Rose DunesMolton Brown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

3.89/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 49%Had 8%Want 44%

Category winnerRose DunesRating 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

37%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerRose DunesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityKashaf

SillageKashaf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerKashafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fruity92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic46%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both 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

SaffronViolet LeafGreen Bell PepperGingerBergamotCassis

Heart

RoseRaspberryGeraniumMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)LeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiver

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

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Category winnerRose DunesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#26,610

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched2022

Reviews4

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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Molton Brown Rose Dunes is a warm, earthy rose perfume that pairs juicy red berries with dry desert woods. The first spritz brings an unexpected crunch of crisp green bell pepper, tart blackcurrant cassis, and warm saffron spice. Within minutes, the fragrance blooms into a plush heart of jammy rose petals and geranium…

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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 Rose Dunes?

Kashaf takes 4 of 7 categories. Kashaf is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes; Rose Dunes is rated 3.89/5 from 145 votes. Choose Kashaf for a oud and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rose Dunes for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kashaf or Rose Dunes?

Kashaf lasts longest (Kashaf 73/100, Rose Dunes 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kashaf or Rose Dunes?

Kashaf projects furthest (Kashaf 66/100, Rose Dunes 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kashaf and Rose Dunes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Raspberry and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Kashaf or Rose Dunes better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Dunes is the stronger pick. For winter, Kashaf is the stronger pick. Kashaf suits daytime wear; Rose Dunes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kashaf and Rose Dunes?

Kashaf has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Rose Dunes has top notes of Saffron, Violet Leaf, Green Bell Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Musk.