Fragrance comparison

Kashkha vs Nefertum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 304 ratings analysed

Kashkha

Swiss Arabian

3.89260 votes

Rank #5,528 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Nefertum

TRNP

4.3944 votes

Rank #21,305 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefertum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kashkha
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nefertum
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kashkha2/7

Nefertum5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KashkhaSwiss Arabian

NefertumTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 44%

4.39/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

Category winnerNefertumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

241 votes

61%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNefertumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNefertum

SillageNefertum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value44

Category winnerKashkhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

oud74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

amber86%

woody72%

rose58%

cinnamon44%

aromatic30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleCinnamonBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronMarigoldCardamomCloves

Base

CedarSandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverOak

Notes

MyrrhTaif RoseOlibanumSandalwoodSaffronCinnamonBlue LotusClovesCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Saffron, Cardamom and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNefertumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#21,305

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerKashkhaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kashkha by Swiss Arabian is a bold, spicy oriental fragrance for women. It opens with sharp notes of crisp apple and warm cinnamon, settling into a deep, resinous heart of oud, saffron, and marigold. This perfume suits cooler weather, providing a long-lasting, sophisticated presence for formal evenings and special occ…

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Nefertum by TRNP hits the nostrils with an intense initial punch of cinnamon, cloves, and myrrh before settling into a dense floral heart. Teone Reinthal built this composition around blue lotus, a floral element that carries a thick, waxy weight rather than a sheer aquatic freshness. Cardamom and saffron add sharp sp…

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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, Kashkha or Nefertum?

Nefertum takes 5 of 7 categories. Kashkha is rated 3.89/5 from 260 votes; Nefertum is rated 4.39/5 from 44 votes. Choose Kashkha for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nefertum for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kashkha or Nefertum?

Nefertum lasts longest (Nefertum 80/100, Kashkha 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kashkha or Nefertum?

Nefertum projects furthest (Nefertum 80/100, Kashkha 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kashkha and Nefertum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Saffron, Cardamom and Cloves.

Is Kashkha or Nefertum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nefertum is the stronger pick. For winter, Kashkha is the stronger pick. Nefertum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kashkha and Nefertum?

Kashkha has top notes of Apple, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Marigold and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Nefertum features Myrrh, Taif Rose, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Saffron.