Fragrance comparison

Kauai Orchid vs Revel

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Kauai Orchid

LEAHLANI Skincare

5.001 votes

Rank #55,302 FloralLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Revel

The Maker

3.8747 votes

Rank #20,873 TropicalWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Revel takes 3 of 3 categories.

Kauai Orchid
Choose it for a floral and lactonic character.
Revel
Choose it for a tropical and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kauai Orchid0/3

Revel3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kauai OrchidLEAHLANI Skincare

RevelThe Maker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 33%Want 50%

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 62%

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

1 vote · too few to score

28%Love

45%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRevel

SillageRevel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

lactonic83%

white floral65%

tropical48%

sweet30%

tropical100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

floral77%

lactonic69%

citrus61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, white floral and lactonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tahitian GardeniaOrchidFrangipani

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LycheeGrapefruitRose Water

Heart

Tahitian GardeniaFrangipaniPineapple

Base

MuskCedarwoodWhite Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesTahitian Gardenia and Frangipani. Durations are only published for Kauai Orchid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night35

Spring89

Summer100

Fall39

Winter6

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Date 29%Work 26%Party 9%

Men6

Unisex29

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,873

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerRevelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kauai Orchid by LEAHLANI Skincare captures the lush atmosphere of a Hawaiian garden in full bloom. You get an immediate wash of sweet Tahitian gardenia and creamy frangipani right off the nozzle. It smells soft, velvety, and distinctly sun-warmed. Within fifteen minutes, the titular orchid note opens up, adding a ligh…

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Revel by The Maker brings an immediate burst of sunshine with tart pink grapefruit, juicy lychee, and fresh rose water. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, creamy Tahitian gardenia and lush frangipani emerge alongside a bright splash of sweet pineapple. The dry-down introduces smooth white sandalwood, transparent c…

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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, Kauai Orchid or Revel?

Revel takes 3 of 3 categories. Kauai Orchid is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Revel is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes. Choose Kauai Orchid for a floral and lactonic character. Choose Revel for a tropical and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kauai Orchid or Revel?

Revel lasts longest (Revel 64/100, Kauai Orchid 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kauai Orchid or Revel?

Revel projects furthest (Revel 46/100, Kauai Orchid 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kauai Orchid and Revel smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and lactonic accords. Common notes include Tahitian Gardenia and Frangipani.

Is Kauai Orchid or Revel better for summer or winter?

Kauai Orchid suits daytime wear; Revel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kauai Orchid and Revel?

Kauai Orchid features Tahitian Gardenia, Orchid and Frangipani. Revel has top notes of Lychee, Grapefruit and Rose Water, heart notes of Tahitian Gardenia, Frangipani and Pineapple, a base of Musk, Cedarwood and White Sandalwood.