Fragrance comparison

Kimimela vs Sintonia Total

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

2 wins

Kimimela

Paolo Gigli

4.254 votes

Rank #55,325 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Sintonia Total

Natura · 2003

4.6487 votes

Rank #24,422 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kimimela takes 2 of 4 categories.

Kimimela
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sintonia Total
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kimimela2/4

Sintonia Total1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KimimelaPaolo Gigli

Sintonia TotalNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

4.64/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 2%Had 80%Want 18%

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

71%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityKimimela

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKimimelaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

white floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

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

LavenderBergamotLemonLimeMandarin OrangeBasilMintNutmeg

Heart

Ylang-YlangMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Cedar Extract

Base

SandalowoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Nutmeg. 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

Day47

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 34%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,422

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2003

Reviews0

Category winnerSintonia TotalHigher 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…

Reviews →

Sintonia Total by Natura is a grounded woody aromatic scent for men. Launching in 2003, it pairs sharp lime and bergamot with a solid base of cedar and sandalwood. This fragrance offers a crisp, clean vibe perfect for daily wear during warm spring days. It is a reliable, easy-to-reach option for those wanting a polish…

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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 Sintonia Total?

Kimimela takes 2 of 4 categories. Kimimela is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Sintonia Total is rated 4.64/5 from 87 votes. Choose Kimimela for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sintonia Total for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kimimela or Sintonia Total?

Kimimela lasts longest (Kimimela 67/100, Sintonia Total 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kimimela or Sintonia Total?

Projection is very close: Kimimela 58/100, Sintonia Total 58/100 for sillage.

Do Kimimela and Sintonia Total smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Nutmeg.

Is Kimimela or Sintonia Total better for summer or winter?

Kimimela suits evening wear; Sintonia Total suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kimimela and Sintonia Total?

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. Sintonia Total has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Cedar Extract, a base of Sandalowood, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.