Fragrance comparison

Kawkab vs Neo Rose

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kawkab

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.4242 votes

Rank #7,541 AmberTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Neo Rose

Nomenclature

3.8143 votes

Rank #36,867 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kawkab takes 5 of 5 categories.

Kawkab
Choose it for a amber and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Neo Rose
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kawkab5/5

Neo Rose0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KawkabAhmed Al Maghribi

Neo RoseNomenclature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

3.81/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

Category winnerKawkabRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

0%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

23%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKawkab

SillageKawkab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value40

Category winnerKawkabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

oud69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

floral74%

warm spicy65%

citrus56%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoSaffronRoseOrange BlossomPink PepperBergamotPeonyGrapefruit

Heart

AmberIrisTurkish RoseBlack Tea

Base

Tonka BeanOudGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriolMuskCedarwoodCedar

Notes

Turkish RosePatchouliWhite WoodPink PepperBlack TeaBergamotFreesiaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Black Tea. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Spring100

Summer17

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex73

Women9

Men10

Unisex45

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#36,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKawkabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kawkab opens with a bright, juicy mix of mango, citrus and rose, quickly picking up saffron, amber and black tea. On skin, it looks built for lovers of sweet fruity florals with a warm oud-wood base. It reads unisex, slightly rich, and more dressed up than casual. Wear data suggests strong staying power, though projec…

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Neo Rose by Nomenclature opens with a sharp spike of pink pepper paired with crisp bergamot. Within minutes, bitter black tea and green freesia cool the top notes down, allowing Turkish rose to surface alongside a heavy, earthy patchouli base. White woods build a dry framework underneath, keeping the floral accord fir…

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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, Kawkab or Neo Rose?

Kawkab takes 5 of 5 categories. Kawkab is rated 4.42/5 from 42 votes; Neo Rose is rated 3.81/5 from 43 votes. Choose Kawkab for a amber and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Neo Rose for a woody and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kawkab or Neo Rose?

Kawkab lasts longest (Kawkab 87/100, Neo Rose 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kawkab or Neo Rose?

Kawkab projects furthest (Kawkab 79/100, Neo Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kawkab and Neo Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Black Tea.

Is Kawkab or Neo Rose better for summer or winter?

Kawkab suits daytime wear; Neo Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kawkab and Neo Rose?

Kawkab has top notes of Mango, Saffron, Rose and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Amber, Iris, Turkish Rose and Black Tea, a base of Tonka Bean, Oud, Gaiac Wood and Patchouli. Neo Rose features Turkish Rose, Patchouli, White Wood, Pink Pepper and Black Tea.