Fragrance comparison

Kinamo vs Pergola

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 89 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kinamo

ATon

4.1734 votes

Rank #14,998 AnimalicWoody

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #16,128 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kinamo takes 5 of 5 categories.

Kinamo
Choose it for a animalic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pergola
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kinamo5/5

Pergola0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KinamoATon

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.02/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerKinamoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

49%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKinamo

SillageKinamo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value40

Category winnerKinamoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

animalic100%

woody92%

oud84%

white floral77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CivetJasmineFirHayYlang-YlangPetitgrainPineappleGeranium

Heart

OudIndoleSandalwoodViolet LeafTonka Bean

Base

LeatherThailand OudCambodian OudVetiverLitsea CubebaOakmossMyrrh

Top20-30 mins

Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax

InformationalShared notesHay, Petitgrain, Violet Leaf and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pergola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex15

Women15

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,998

PerfumerAton Gerasimov

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#16,128

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerKinamoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kinamo opens as a dark, textured oud with burning woods, dusty leather and a distinctly animalic edge. Under that heavy first impression, the scent softens into powdery white florals, muted fruit and dry green touches. This reads bold, dense and deliberately challenging rather than easygoing. It may suit experienced o…

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Pergola by Exaltatum captures the sensation of stepping under an ivy-covered garden trellis on a dewy morning. It opens with an invigorating rush of crushed green grass, zesty bergamot, and a bright spark of fresh ginger. As the initial freshness settles, a rich floral heart emerges, spotlighting natural narcissus, cr…

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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, Kinamo or Pergola?

Kinamo takes 5 of 5 categories. Kinamo is rated 4.17/5 from 34 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Kinamo for a animalic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kinamo or Pergola?

Kinamo lasts longest (Kinamo 86/100, Pergola 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kinamo or Pergola?

Kinamo projects furthest (Kinamo 78/100, Pergola 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kinamo and Pergola smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Hay, Petitgrain, Violet Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Kinamo or Pergola better for summer or winter?

Kinamo suits evening wear; Pergola suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kinamo and Pergola?

Kinamo has top notes of Civet, Jasmine, Fir and Hay, heart notes of Oud, Indole, Sandalwood and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Thailand Oud, Cambodian Oud and Vetiver. Pergola has top notes of Green Accord, Petitgrain, Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Ivy, a base of Hay, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Clary Sage.