Fragrance comparison

Kefi vs Himaraja

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kefi

Maison des Animaux Fragrances

4.1516 votes

Rank #18,441 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Himaraja

Jinx Smells

4.002 votes

Rank #57,236 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kefi takes 4 of 4 categories.

Kefi
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Himaraja
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring.

Kefi4/4

Himaraja0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KefiMaison des Animaux Fragrances

HimarajaJinx Smells

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKefi

SillageKefi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value0

Category winnerKefiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

soft spicy60%

powdery50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

cacao77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, soft spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Candied GingerSandalwoodVanilla

Base

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Top

Pink PepperCorianderCardamomBlack CurrantBergamotCassisCloveBuchu or Agathosma

Heart

CocoaLavenderVanillaRose

Base

Natural MuskMuskMysore SandalwoodAmbergrisOud

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#57,236

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKefiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kefi by Maison des Animaux Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of black currant and cardamom before settling into a warm base of candied ginger and sandalwood. This unisex perfume suits those who want an approachable spicy aroma with a cozy, sweet trail that works well in crisp autumn air.

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Himaraja by Jinx Smells opens with a burst of tart black currant, crushed cardamom, and fizzy bergamot, giving an immediate sweet and herbal punch. As the initial kick settles down, a rich core of dark cocoa powder and dried lavender emerges, blending dry herbal freshness with a hint of warm baking spices like clove a…

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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, Kefi or Himaraja?

Kefi takes 4 of 4 categories. Kefi is rated 4.15/5 from 16 votes; Himaraja is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Kefi for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Himaraja for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kefi or Himaraja?

Kefi lasts longest (Kefi 67/100, Himaraja 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kefi or Himaraja?

Kefi projects furthest (Kefi 67/100, Himaraja 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kefi and Himaraja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, soft spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Vanilla.

Is Kefi or Himaraja better for summer or winter?

Kefi suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kefi and Himaraja?

Kefi has top notes of Black Currant, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Candied Ginger, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Himaraja has top notes of Pink Pepper, Coriander, Cardamom and Black Currant, heart notes of Cocoa, Lavender, Vanilla and Rose, a base of Natural Musk, Musk, Mysore Sandalwood and Ambergris.