Fragrance comparison

Kirk vs Old School

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

Kirk

Mirko Buffini Firenze

4.09151 votes

Rank #24,695 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Old School

SJA Perfumes

5.002 votes

Rank #29,469 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Kirk
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Old School
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Kirk2/4

Old School2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kirk
Sillage & projection: Old School
Value for money: Old School
Versatility: Not scored
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

Old SchoolSJA Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 10%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityKirk

SillageOld School

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value60

Category winnerOld SchoolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCorianderChamomileHyacinthBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Old School, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer52

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,469

PerfumerShatha Alzaabi

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Old School by SJA Perfumes is a smooth, comforting woody fragrance that captures the nostalgic warmth of traditional Gulf perfumery without the barnyard punch. The scent opens with a soothing blend of herbal chamomile, earthy saffron, and a gentle dash of coriander seed. As it settles onto the skin, rich red rose 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, Kirk or Old School?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kirk is rated 4.09/5 from 151 votes; Old School is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Kirk for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Old School for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kirk or Old School?

Kirk lasts longest (Kirk 84/100, Old School 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kirk or Old School?

Old School projects furthest (Old School 85/100, Kirk 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kirk and Old School smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Kirk or Old School better for summer or winter?

Kirk suits daytime wear; Old School suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kirk and Old School?

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. Old School has top notes of Saffron, Coriander, Chamomile and Hyacinth, heart notes of Clove, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Musk and Sandalwood.