Fragrance comparison

KiKi vs Soir de Mer

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

5 wins

KiKi

House of Matriarch

3.6128 votes

Rank #21,801 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Soir de Mer

Antonio Visconti

3.3149 votes

Rank #24,954 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

KiKi takes 5 of 7 categories.

KiKi
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Soir de Mer
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

KiKi5/7

Soir de Mer2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KiKiHouse of Matriarch

Soir de MerAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

3.31/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%

Category winnerKiKiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

21%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerSoir de MerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityKiKi

SillageKiKi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value38

Category winnerKiKiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

woody84%

earthy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

marine77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Parma VioletMushroomMatcha TeaStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

Oolong teaRose PetalsWoody Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

TeaIrisSandalwoodTonka BeanMyrrh

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonRose

Heart

CassisJasmineStar Anise

Base

SeaweedSandalwoodIrisAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Iris, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for KiKi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day69

Night100

Spring79

Summer100

Fall79

Winter14

Day100

Night27

Category winnerSoir de MerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 37%Date 31%Work 21%Party 12%

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,801

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#24,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerKiKiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

KiKi by House of Matriarch presents an unconventional marriage of candied Parma violet, damp earthy mushroom, and savory matcha tea. It opens with an intriguing flash of sweetness that quickly collides with green forest soil. You get powdery violet right away. Then, brewed oolong tea and crushed rose petals temper the…

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Soir de Mer opens with bright lemon and bergamot, then moves into a slightly aromatic, salty-woody heart with cassis, anise and a soft floral touch. The seaweed note gives it a marine edge, but the dry-down settles into sandalwood, powdery iris and tonka. It suits someone who likes fresh fragrances with a coastal twis…

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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, KiKi or Soir de Mer?

KiKi takes 5 of 7 categories. KiKi is rated 3.61/5 from 28 votes; Soir de Mer is rated 3.31/5 from 49 votes. Choose KiKi for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Soir de Mer for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, KiKi or Soir de Mer?

KiKi lasts longest (KiKi 73/100, Soir de Mer 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, KiKi or Soir de Mer?

KiKi projects furthest (KiKi 64/100, Soir de Mer 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do KiKi and Soir de Mer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Iris, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Is KiKi or Soir de Mer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Soir de Mer is the stronger pick. For winter, KiKi is the stronger pick. KiKi suits evening wear; Soir de Mer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in KiKi and Soir de Mer?

KiKi has top notes of Parma Violet, Mushroom, Matcha Tea and Star Anise, heart notes of Oolong tea, Rose Petals and Woody Notes, a base of Tea, Iris, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Soir de Mer has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose, heart notes of Cassis, Jasmine and Star Anise, a base of Seaweed, Sandalwood, Iris and Agarwood (Oud).