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Katarina Leaf vs Rem & Bow

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

Updated 80 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Katarina Leaf takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Katarina Leaf

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Rem & Bow

    Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Katarina Leaf4/5
Rem & Bow1/5
Ratings & consensus
Katarina Leaf
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rem & Bow
Sillage & projection
Katarina Leaf
Value for money
Katarina Leaf
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Katarina Leaf

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Katarina LeafArmaf
Rem & BowReminiscence
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%
3.66/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%
Category winnerKatarina LeafRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
33%Like
28%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

21%Love
45%Like
15%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityRem & Bow

SillageKatarina Leaf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value90
¤ Price value56
Category winnerKatarina LeafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
musky77%
ozonic69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
tropical92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
marine69%
sweet61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
NeroliGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotMango
Heart
Violet LeafOrange Blossom
Base
MuskCedarSandalwoodAmber
Top
MangoGrapefruitBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBergamotItalian Lemon
Heart
Sea waterFrangipaniTiare FlowerMateJasmine
Base
MuskAmbergrisCedar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Mango. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night10
Spring43
Summer100
Fall18
Winter4
Day100
Night24
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex17
Women83
Men18
Unisex27
Women55
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#28,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKatarina LeafHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Katarina Leaf opens with a bright burst of neroli and sharp grapefruit, tempered by a thick splash of mango. As the initial citrus fizz calms, the scent pulls you into a cool green clearing of violet leaf and orange blossom. It is an unusual contrast, pairing watery green notes with a dense, syrupy sweetness tha…

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Rem & Bow opens with a bright, sunny splash of ripe mango, tangy grapefruit, and mandarin orange that feels instantly refreshing in hot weather. As the energetic citrus top settles, salty seawater and exotic tiare flower bring a sun-drenched beach atmosphere to the skin. The dry-down relies on clean white musk, amberg…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Katarina Leaf or Rem & Bow?

Katarina Leaf takes 4 of 5 categories. Katarina Leaf is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes; Rem & Bow is rated 3.66/5 from 62 votes. Choose Katarina Leaf for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rem & Bow for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Katarina Leaf or Rem & Bow?

Rem & Bow lasts longest (Rem & Bow 66/100, Katarina Leaf 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Katarina Leaf or Rem & Bow?

Katarina Leaf projects furthest (Katarina Leaf 67/100, Rem & Bow 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Katarina Leaf and Rem & Bow smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Mango.

Is Katarina Leaf or Rem & Bow better for summer or winter?

Katarina Leaf suits daytime wear; Rem & Bow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Katarina Leaf and Rem & Bow?

Katarina Leaf has top notes of Neroli, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Rem & Bow has top notes of Mango, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea water, Frangipani, Tiare Flower and Mate, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Cedar.

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