Fragrance comparison

Keman vs Musk Oud

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,223 ratings analysed

Keman

DI SER

4.2085 votes

Rank #8,042 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Musk Oud

By Kilian

4.171,138 votes

Rank #210 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Keman
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musk Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Keman1/7

Musk Oud6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KemanDI SER

Musk OudBy Kilian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 78%

4.17/ 5 · 1,138 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerMusk OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

9%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

12%Hate

85 votes

64%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

996 votes

Category winnerMusk OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMusk Oud

SillageMusk Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMusk OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

green77%

citrus69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RoseGeraniumJasmineTansy

Heart2-4 hrs

ShisoYuzuCherry Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Cypress

Top

LemonCardamomCoriander

Heart

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumCypressArtemisia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskRumIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypress. Durations are only published for Keman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall48

Winter28

Day100

Night47

Spring78

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKemanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex79

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 9%

Men56

Unisex37

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,042

PerfumerRajesh Balkrishnan, Yasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#210

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerMusk OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DI SER Keman is an artisanal botanical perfume built around crisp Japanese rose, tart yuzu citrus, and sacred agarwood. The scent opens with an immediate flash of peppery geranium, herbal tansy, and crushed jasmine petals before softening into aromatic shiso mint and dewy cherry blossoms. As the herbal freshness settl…

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Musk Oud brings a sharp, aromatic opening of lemon and coriander that softens into a deep rose and oud heart. It feels formal and polished, making it a reliable pick for crisp autumn evenings or professional settings where you want a signature with presence. The scent leans on a clean, woody musk that lingers for hour…

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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, Keman or Musk Oud?

Musk Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Keman is rated 4.20/5 from 85 votes; Musk Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 1,138 votes. Choose Keman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musk Oud for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Keman or Musk Oud?

Musk Oud lasts longest (Musk Oud 86/100, Keman 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Keman or Musk Oud?

Musk Oud projects furthest (Musk Oud 78/100, Keman 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Keman and Musk Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypress.

Is Keman or Musk Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Keman is the stronger pick. For winter, Musk Oud is the stronger pick. Keman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Keman and Musk Oud?

Keman has top notes of Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Tansy, heart notes of Shiso, Yuzu and Cherry Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Cypress. Musk Oud has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom and Coriander, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Cypress and Artemisia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Rum and Incense.