Fragrance comparison

Kirk vs Aspen

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kirk

Mirko Buffini Firenze

4.09151 votes

Rank #24,695 Fresh SpicyWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

Aspen

Thera Cosméticos

4.1378 votes

Rank #9,111 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kirk takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kirk
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aspen
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Kirk4/7

Aspen3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KirkMirko Buffini Firenze

AspenThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

4.13/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerKirkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

151 votes

46%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerAspenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityKirk

SillageKirk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAspenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

mossy60%

herbal50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantCuminCarawayPepperCoriander

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

MossWoody NotesLeatherMuskSandalwood

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotRosemaryArtemisiaCorianderNeroliCinnamon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesTarragonLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayRoseCloveJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskCedarLeatherVetiverCoconutAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCaraway, Coriander, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer52

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter70

Day97

Night100

Category winnerKirkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,111

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAspenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kirk opens with a sharp blast of black currant, caraway, and black pepper before revealing a dark, aromatic heart. The cumin introduces a gritty, sweaty spice that keeps the fruitiness from feeling overly sweet. As the top notes settle, clean lavender and lily-of-the-valley shift the scent toward a classic Italian bar…

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Thera Cosméticos Aspen opens with a sharp burst of rosemary, bergamot, and bitter artemisia before settling into a pine-heavy green soap feel. Perfumer Mário Torri Neto built this 2020 release around aromatic herbs, oakmoss, and dry cedarwood. It offers a dense barbershop vibe for cold mornings, outdoor wear, or sharp…

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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, Kirk or Aspen?

Kirk takes 4 of 7 categories. Kirk is rated 4.09/5 from 151 votes; Aspen is rated 4.13/5 from 78 votes. Choose Kirk for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aspen for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kirk or Aspen?

Kirk lasts longest (Kirk 84/100, Aspen 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kirk or Aspen?

Kirk projects furthest (Kirk 74/100, Aspen 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kirk and Aspen smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Caraway, Coriander, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Kirk or Aspen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aspen is the stronger pick. For winter, Kirk is the stronger pick. Kirk suits daytime wear; Aspen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kirk and Aspen?

Kirk has top notes of Black Currant, Cumin, Caraway and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Woody Notes, Leather and Musk. Aspen has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Tarragon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Leather.