Ki vs Asteroid
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
8%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ki takes 5 of 5 categories.
KiChoose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
AsteroidChoose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ki5/5
Asteroid0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ki
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ki
- Sillage & projection
- Ki
- Value for money
- Ki
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ki
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KiMirko Buffini FirenzeAsteroidNicheendWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 30%Had 20%Want 50%
3.05/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 16%Had 10%Want 74%
Category winnerKiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
65 votes
20%Love
25%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
25%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKi
SillageKi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyvanilla100%
coconut92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
floral69%
aldehydic61%
amber100%
woody92%
balsamic84%
powdery77%
oud69%
iris61%
Scent match8%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SesameAldehydesOrangeBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
CoconutMagnoliaCinnamonRoseClove
Base
VanillaAmberMusk
Top
OrangeBergamotCloveNutmegCinnamonCoriander
Heart
Orris RootMagnoliaNarcissus
Base
Copahu BalmAgarwood (Oud)BeeswaxGuaiac WoodAmbergrisTonka BeanCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Magnolia and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night81
Spring20
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,866
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#60,786
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerKiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKi by Mirko Buffini Firenze opens with a sharp burst of bright aldehydes and crisp bergamot before shifting into a warm, nut-tinted gourmand profile. Nutty sesame seeds pair with creamy coconut milk in the heart, while subtle pink pepper and dry cinnamon lend an unexpected bite. As the bright citrus recedes, rich vani…
Reviews →Asteroid by Nicheend is a bold, spicy, and woody composition that pushes boundaries. It opens with an aggressive burst of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon, softening into a heart of orris and narcissus. The base leaves a lasting impression with oud, beeswax, and copahu balm, offering a grounded, resinous finish. It serves …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ki or Asteroid?
Ki takes 5 of 5 categories. Ki is rated 4.06/5 from 65 votes; Asteroid is rated 3.05/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ki for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Asteroid for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ki or Asteroid?
Ki lasts longest (Ki 73/100, Asteroid 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ki or Asteroid?
Ki projects furthest (Ki 64/100, Asteroid 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ki and Asteroid smell similar?
Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Magnolia and Cinnamon.
Is Ki or Asteroid better for summer or winter?
Ki suits daytime wear; Asteroid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ki and Asteroid?
Ki has top notes of Sesame, Aldehydes, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Magnolia, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Asteroid has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Clove and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orris Root, Magnolia and Narcissus, a base of Copahu Balm, Agarwood (Oud), Beeswax and Guaiac Wood.
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