Fragrance comparison

Kian vs Libra

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kian

Blosson Ville

4.002 votes

Rank #60,752 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Libra

Demeter Fragrance

3.006 votes

Rank #64,648 WoodyAnis

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kian takes 3 of 3 categories.

Kian
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Libra
Choose it for a woody and anis character. Best in fall.

Kian3/3

Libra0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KianBlosson Ville

LibraDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 67%Want 33%

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

17%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityKian

SillageKian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

anis83%

warm spicy65%

soft spicy48%

musky30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeChamomileAnise

Heart

CassisPassionfruitPrecious Woods

Base

CedarSandalowoodMossMusk

Notes

Precious WoodsClove LeafAniseYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAnise and Precious Woods. Durations are only published for Libra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,752

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blosson Ville launched Kian in 2018 as an easygoing woody fragrance built for men who prefer crisp, herbal fresh scents. The opening delivers a bright snap of bergamot and mandarin orange, quickly softened by dry herbal chamomile and a cool prickle of anise. It feels vibrant without turning sharp or synthetic. As the…

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Libra by Demeter Fragrance delivers an airy, rustic woody scent built around cedar-like precious woods, sweet anise, and dry clove leaf. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart yuzu citrus that quickly settles into an aromatic spice layer. It is neither syrupy nor heavy. Instead, the composition stays dry, crisp, 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kian or Libra?

Kian takes 3 of 3 categories. Kian is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Libra is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Kian for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Libra for a woody and anis character. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Kian or Libra?

Kian lasts longest (Kian 60/100, Libra 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kian or Libra?

Kian projects furthest (Kian 63/100, Libra 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kian and Libra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Anise and Precious Woods.

Is Kian or Libra better for summer or winter?

Kian suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kian and Libra?

Kian has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Chamomile and Anise, heart notes of Cassis, Passionfruit and Precious Woods, a base of Cedar, Sandalowood, Moss and Musk. Libra features Precious Woods, Clove Leaf, Anise and Yuzu.