Fragrance comparison

Kirk vs Cobra Parfum

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

6 wins

Kirk

Mirko Buffini Firenze

4.09151 votes

Rank #26,011 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Cobra Parfum

Beautimatic

3.7642 votes

Rank #31,483 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kirk takes 6 of 7 categories.

Kirk
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cobra Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kirk6/7

Cobra Parfum1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KirkMirko Buffini Firenze

Cobra ParfumBeautimatic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.76/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 42%Had 39%Want 20%

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

31%Love

36%Like

19%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerKirkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityKirk

SillageKirk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value86

Category winnerCobra ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both 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

PlumPepperBlack CurrantCorianderPalisander RosewoodRaspberry

Heart

CloveCinnamonStar AniseLilyTuberoseJasmineVetiverRose

Base

SandalwoodPeru BalsamIncenseAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pepper, Coriander and Jasmine. 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–

Spring21

Summer16

Fall100

Winter89

Day53

Night100

Category winnerKirkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKirkHigher 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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Cobra Parfum opens with a punch of dark plum, black currant, and sharp black pepper that hits like vintage 1980s perfumery. As the top notes settle, clove, cinnamon, and star anise push forward alongside tuberose and jasmine. It creates a dense, warm spicy floral heart that feels heavy and unapologetic on skin. Sandal…

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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 Cobra Parfum?

Kirk takes 6 of 7 categories. Kirk is rated 4.09/5 from 151 votes; Cobra Parfum is rated 3.76/5 from 42 votes. Choose Kirk for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cobra Parfum for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kirk or Cobra Parfum?

Kirk lasts longest (Kirk 84/100, Cobra Parfum 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kirk or Cobra Parfum?

Kirk projects furthest (Kirk 74/100, Cobra Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kirk and Cobra Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pepper, Coriander and Jasmine.

Is Kirk or Cobra Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kirk is the stronger pick. For winter, Cobra Parfum is the stronger pick. Kirk suits daytime wear; Cobra Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kirk and Cobra Parfum?

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. Cobra Parfum has top notes of Plum, Pepper, Black Currant and Coriander, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Star Anise and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Peru Balsam, Incense and Amber.