Fragrance comparison

Kimimela vs Phenomenal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Kimimela

Paolo Gigli

4.254 votes

Rank #55,830 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Phenomenal

SuperTrash

3.5016 votes

Rank #49,212 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phenomenal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kimimela
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Phenomenal
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kimimela1/4

Phenomenal3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KimimelaPaolo Gigli

PhenomenalSuperTrash

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPhenomenal

SillagePhenomenal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value0

Category winnerKimimelaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCardamomNutmegJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesVanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

CardamomMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomPeony

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Kimimela, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,212

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPhenomenalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kimimela by Paolo Gigli delivers an inviting blend of warm spices and creamy sweetness. The scent opens with a lively flash of bergamot and sweet mandarin orange. Saffron adds a gentle leather-like warmth right from the start. You will not find harsh synthetic edges here. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the f…

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Phenomenal by SuperTrash opens with a bold hit of spicy cardamom and bright mandarin. As it settles, a floral heart of ylang-ylang and peony takes the stage before grounding into a patchouli and musk base. This oriental floral scent suits independent women who enjoy a warm, spicy profile for evening wear in autumn and…

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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, Kimimela or Phenomenal?

Phenomenal takes 3 of 4 categories. Kimimela is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Phenomenal is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes. Choose Kimimela for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Phenomenal for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kimimela or Phenomenal?

Phenomenal lasts longest (Phenomenal 72/100, Kimimela 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kimimela or Phenomenal?

Phenomenal projects furthest (Phenomenal 72/100, Kimimela 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kimimela and Phenomenal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom.

Is Kimimela or Phenomenal better for summer or winter?

Kimimela suits evening wear; Phenomenal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kimimela and Phenomenal?

Kimimela has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. Phenomenal has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Patchouli and Musk.