Fragrance comparison

Kashaya vs Merunka

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 798 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kashaya

Kenzo

3.87781 votes

Rank #4,336 FruitySweet

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Merunka

Manufaktura

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,052 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashaya takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kashaya
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Merunka
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kashaya3/5

Merunka2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KashayaKenzo

MerunkaManufaktura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 781 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 20%

Category winnerMerunkaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

781 votes

29%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKashaya

SillageKashaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMerunkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

floral69%

amber61%

fruity100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

lactonic56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachApricotPineappleHiacynthAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseOrchidNarcissusCarnationOrange BlossomLilyRose

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCedar

Top20-30 mins

TangerineBlood Grapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

ApricotLilyOrchidJasmine

Base4-5 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesApricot, Orchid, Lily and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Merunka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer79

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,336

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#37,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKashayaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kashaya by Kenzo opens with a heavy splash of stewed peach, apricot nectar, and tart mandarin orange. Created by Sophia Grojsman in 1993, this floriental quickly settles into a thick floral heart where ylang-ylang, tuberose, and narcissus take control. The dry-down relies on resinous benzoin, warm sandalwood, and dark…

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Merunka by Manufaktura centers on the scent of ripe orchard fruit, opening with a bright splash of tart blood grapefruit and zesty tangerine. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens into a mouthwatering, velvety apricot note that feels authentic rather than sugary. Creamy white lily and gentle jasmine float in the ba…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kashaya or Merunka?

Kashaya takes 3 of 5 categories. Kashaya is rated 3.87/5 from 781 votes; Merunka is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Kashaya for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Merunka for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kashaya or Merunka?

Kashaya lasts longest (Kashaya 67/100, Merunka 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kashaya or Merunka?

Kashaya projects furthest (Kashaya 64/100, Merunka 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kashaya and Merunka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Apricot, Orchid, Lily and Sandalwood.

Is Kashaya or Merunka better for summer or winter?

Merunka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kashaya and Merunka?

Kashaya has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Pineapple and Hiacynth, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Orchid and Narcissus, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. Merunka has top notes of Tangerine and Blood Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Lily, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Ambergris.