Fragrance comparison

Keman vs Oud Republic

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 283 ratings analysed

Keman

DI SER

4.2085 votes

Rank #8,042 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oud Republic

Pana Dora

4.46198 votes

Rank #2,828 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Republic takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Keman1/7

Oud Republic5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KemanDI SER

Oud RepublicPana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 78%

4.46/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerOud RepublicRating 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

68%Love

20%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

198 votes

Category winnerOud RepublicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityOud Republic

SillageOud Republic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

green77%

citrus69%

rose61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

SaffronJasmineThymeGraperfuitGeranium

Heart

Woody NotesRoseAmberLavenderCardamomCypress

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaMuskFir ResinSandalwoodCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring50

Summer18

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%

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

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#2,828

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerOud RepublicHigher 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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Pana Dora Oud Republic opens with a bright burst of saffron, jasmine, and a touch of crisp grapefruit that gives the top notes a sweet, almost candied warmth. As the initial brightness settles, rich Bulgarian rose and cardamom emerge alongside lavender, softening into a golden amber base. The agarwood note stays smoot…

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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 Oud Republic?

Oud Republic takes 5 of 7 categories. Keman is rated 4.20/5 from 85 votes; Oud Republic is rated 4.46/5 from 198 votes. Choose Keman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Republic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Keman or Oud Republic?

Oud Republic lasts longest (Oud Republic 85/100, Keman 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Keman or Oud Republic?

Oud Republic projects furthest (Oud Republic 72/100, Keman 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Keman and Oud Republic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Keman or Oud Republic better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Keman and Oud Republic?

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. Oud Republic has top notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Thyme and Graperfuit, heart notes of Woody Notes, Rose, Amber and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Musk and Fir Resin.