Fragrance comparison

Kazimi vs Ottoman Empire III

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 241 ratings analysed

Kazimi

House of Matriarch

4.17149 votes

Rank #28,995 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Ottoman Empire III

Areej Le Doré

4.5392 votes

Rank #5,027 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottoman Empire III takes 7 of 7 categories.

Kazimi
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ottoman Empire III
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Kazimi0/7

Ottoman Empire III7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KazimiHouse of Matriarch

Ottoman Empire IIIAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.53/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%

Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

149 votes

71%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOttoman Empire III

SillageOttoman Empire III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

oud77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Rose OilRoseBourbon RoseWhite Ginger

Heart2-4 hrs

White RoseWild RoseRose PetalsRed Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Exotic SpicesOpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisOakmossHyrax

Top

RoseBulgarian RoseRose OilWhite RosePepperCardamomFrangipaniJasmine

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Indian OudSaffronNutmegVetiver

Base

MyrrhAmberSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRose Oil, Bourbon Rose, White Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Kazimi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

Date 43%Party 23%Casual 22%Work 12%

Men8

Unisex78

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,995

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,027

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Kazimi is an intense, dark red botanical perfume built around an extraordinary concentration of natural rose oils. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh white ginger and spicy Bourbon rose before settling into dense petals steeped in warm red cedar. Unlike clean, powdery florist roses, this fr…

Reviews →

Ottoman Empire III opens with a burst of Bulgarian rose oil, black pepper, and warm cardamom. As it settles, dark Indian oud and nutmeg emerge, underscored by smoky myrrh and resinous amber. Built for cold winter evenings and formal autumn gatherings, this composition offers a lighter, airier take on Areej Le Doré's i…

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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, Kazimi or Ottoman Empire III?

Ottoman Empire III takes 7 of 7 categories. Kazimi is rated 4.17/5 from 149 votes; Ottoman Empire III is rated 4.53/5 from 92 votes. Choose Kazimi for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ottoman Empire III for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kazimi or Ottoman Empire III?

Ottoman Empire III lasts longest (Ottoman Empire III 84/100, Kazimi 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kazimi or Ottoman Empire III?

Ottoman Empire III projects furthest (Ottoman Empire III 66/100, Kazimi 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kazimi and Ottoman Empire III smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Rose Oil, Bourbon Rose, White Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Kazimi or Ottoman Empire III better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kazimi and Ottoman Empire III?

Kazimi has top notes of Rose Oil, Rose, Bourbon Rose and White Ginger, heart notes of White Rose, Wild Rose, Rose Petals and Red Cedar, a base of Exotic Spices, Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud) and Ambergris. Ottoman Empire III has top notes of Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Oil and White Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Indian Oud, Saffron and Nutmeg, a base of Myrrh, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.