Fragrance comparison

Kaya vs Cachemire Blanc

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.8731 votes

Rank #40,631 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Cachemire Blanc

Bey Parfum

3.5922 votes

Rank #25,222 HoneyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaya takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kaya
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cachemire Blanc
Choose it for a honey and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Kaya3/5

Cachemire Blanc2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KayaParfums d'Elmar

Cachemire BlancBey Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 72%

3.59/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerKayaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

31 votes

69%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityKaya

SillageKaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCachemire BlancBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

rum84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

sweet61%

honey100%

woody92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

lactonic69%

musky61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AppleStrawberryCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersJasmine Sambac

Base8-12 hrs

RumAmberTonka BeanVanillaAmbrox SuperWoody NotesIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Top

AppleBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

White HoneyMilkPeachJasmine Sambac

Base

CashmeranVanillaVirginia CedarWoody NotesIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesApple, Calabrian bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Kaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer9

Fall82

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex36

Women43

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 19%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex69

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,631

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,222

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCachemire BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kaya by Parfums d'Elmar hits the skin with a vibrant, mouthwatering collision of crisp green apple, sweet wild strawberry, and bright Calabrian bergamot. It feels rich right away. The fruity spark does not vanish immediately; instead, it sinks slowly into a lush heart of creamy white flowers and night-blooming jasmine…

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Cachemire Blanc by Bey Parfum is a modern Floral Woody Musk scent. It opens with bright apple and bergamot before settling into a warm, lactonic heart of white honey and milk. The base features smooth cashmeran and vanilla, creating a soft, approachable texture. It is a versatile choice for anyone seeking a clean, dai…

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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, Kaya or Cachemire Blanc?

Kaya takes 3 of 5 categories. Kaya is rated 3.87/5 from 31 votes; Cachemire Blanc is rated 3.59/5 from 22 votes. Choose Kaya for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cachemire Blanc for a honey and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaya or Cachemire Blanc?

Kaya lasts longest (Kaya 84/100, Cachemire Blanc 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaya or Cachemire Blanc?

Projection is very close: Kaya 66/100, Cachemire Blanc 65/100 for sillage.

Do Kaya and Cachemire Blanc smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Calabrian bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla.

Is Kaya or Cachemire Blanc better for summer or winter?

Kaya suits evening wear; Cachemire Blanc suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaya and Cachemire Blanc?

Kaya has top notes of Apple, Strawberry and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of White Flowers and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Rum, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Cachemire Blanc has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of White Honey, Milk, Peach and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cashmeran, Vanilla, Virginia Cedar and Woody Notes.