Fragrance comparison

Kashaf vs Unica

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kashaf

Ajmal

3.5859 votes

Rank #15,207 OudFruity

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Unica

Antonio Croce

3.6010 votes

Rank #56,091 Warm SpicyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashaf takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kashaf
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Unica
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Kashaf4/5

Unica1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KashafAjmal

UnicaAntonio Croce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 15%Want 65%

Category winnerKashafRating 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

10%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityKashaf

SillageUnica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value0

Category winnerKashafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fruity92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

patchouli84%

rose77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both oud and warm spicy

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

SaffronRaspberryBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart

PeonyDamask RoseJasmineCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliMyrhhVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#56,091

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Unica is a bold fruity oud with a spicy, rosy edge. The opening leans on sweet raspberry and dark berries, then moves into peony, rose, and jasmine before settling into a warm base of oud, patchouli, myrrh, vanilla, and cedar. It usually reads rich, noticeable, and more dressed up than casual. If you like strong scent…

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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 Unica?

Kashaf takes 4 of 5 categories. Kashaf is rated 3.58/5 from 59 votes; Unica is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Kashaf for a oud and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Unica for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kashaf or Unica?

Kashaf lasts longest (Kashaf 73/100, Unica 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kashaf or Unica?

Unica projects furthest (Unica 71/100, Kashaf 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kashaf and Unica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry.

Is Kashaf or Unica better for summer or winter?

Kashaf suits daytime wear; Unica suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kashaf and Unica?

Kashaf has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Black Currant, Saffron and Raspberry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Unica has top notes of Saffron, Raspberry, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Damask Rose, Jasmine and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Myrhh and Vanilla.