Fragrance comparison

Kazimi vs Santal Rouge

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

Kazimi

House of Matriarch

4.17149 votes

Rank #28,995 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Santal Rouge

Amberfig

4.3318 votes

Rank #38,459 WineCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Santal Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kazimi
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Santal Rouge
Choose it for a wine and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Kazimi2/5

Santal Rouge3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KazimiHouse of Matriarch

Santal RougeAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.33/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerKazimiRating 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

72%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySantal Rouge

SillageSantal Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value40

Category winnerSantal RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

balsamic61%

wine100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

rose61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and rose

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

Red WineBlood OrangePomeloPear

Heart

Bourbon GeraniumRoseAgarwood (Oud)Red CedarHoney

Base

SandalwoodAmberOakmossAmyrisVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBourbon Rose, Red Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Oakmoss. 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall88

Winter88

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

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

Men18

Unisex73

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,995

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,459

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKazimiHigher 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 →

Santal Rouge by Amberfig is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Santal Rouge was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Red Wine, Blood Orange, Pomelo and Pear; middle notes are Bourbon Geranium, Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Red Cedar and Honey; base notes are Sandalwood, …

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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 Santal Rouge?

Santal Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories. Kazimi is rated 4.17/5 from 149 votes; Santal Rouge is rated 4.33/5 from 18 votes. Choose Kazimi for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Santal Rouge for a wine and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kazimi or Santal Rouge?

Santal Rouge lasts longest (Santal Rouge 89/100, Kazimi 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kazimi or Santal Rouge?

Santal Rouge projects furthest (Santal Rouge 85/100, Kazimi 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kazimi and Santal Rouge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Bourbon Rose, Red Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Oakmoss.

Is Kazimi or Santal Rouge better for summer or winter?

Kazimi suits evening wear; Santal Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kazimi and Santal Rouge?

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. Santal Rouge has top notes of Red Wine, Blood Orange, Pomelo and Pear, heart notes of Bourbon Geranium, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Red Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Oakmoss and Amyris.