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Kashan Elixir vs The Viking Age 维京时期

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

Updated 9 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashan Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Kashan Elixir

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • The Viking Age 维京时期

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kashan Elixir4/4
The Viking Age 维京时期0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Kashan Elixir
Sillage & projection
Kashan Elixir
Value for money
Kashan Elixir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kashan Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Kashan ElixirYANI
The Viking Age 维京时期RECLASSIFIED RE调香室
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%
1.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
83%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate13
Category winners

LongevityKashan Elixir

SillageKashan Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value25
Category winnerKashan ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
vanilla92%
marine84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
marine77%
powdery69%
floral61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Sea waterBergamotPepperGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
SaffronVioletGinger
Base8-12 hrs
VanillaSandalwoodMusk
Top
LemonBergamotGrapefruitNutmegPepper
Heart
Sea waterLotusLily-of-the-ValleyLavenderViolet
Base
CedarAmberMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesSea water, Bergamot, Pepper and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Kashan Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,988

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#81,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKashan ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kashan Elixir by YANI brings together salty sea water, bright grapefruit, and rich vanilla in a bold, modern formula. The opening hits with a brisk splash of ocean spray and cracked pepper, waking up your senses before settling into a warm heart of saffron and powdery violet. As the day goes on, smooth sandalwood and …

Reviews →

The Viking Age opens with bright citrus, pepper and nutmeg, then settles into a salty aromatic heart with lavender, violet and watery florals. It smells clean, fresh and slightly fruity, with a soft woody musk base. The main drawback is wear. Based on the limited review and voting data, it appears to stay close to the…

Reviews →
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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kashan Elixir or The Viking Age 维京时期?

Kashan Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Kashan Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; The Viking Age 维京时期 is rated 1.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Kashan Elixir for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Viking Age 维京时期 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kashan Elixir or The Viking Age 维京时期?

Kashan Elixir lasts longest (Kashan Elixir 80/100, The Viking Age 维京时期 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kashan Elixir or The Viking Age 维京时期?

Kashan Elixir projects furthest (Kashan Elixir 75/100, The Viking Age 维京时期 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kashan Elixir and The Viking Age 维京时期 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and marine accords. Common notes include Sea water, Bergamot, Pepper and Grapefruit.

Is Kashan Elixir or The Viking Age 维京时期 better for summer or winter?

Kashan Elixir suits evening wear; The Viking Age 维京时期 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kashan Elixir and The Viking Age 维京时期?

Kashan Elixir has top notes of Sea water, Bergamot, Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Saffron, Violet and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. The Viking Age 维京时期 has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Sea water, Lotus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Amber, Musk and Oakmoss.

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