Fragrance comparison

Kiss of Love vs CA Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Kiss of Love

Bi-es

2.6118 votes

Rank #64,033 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

CA Man

Chris Adams

3.7919 votes

Rank #38,940 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CA Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kiss of Love
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CA Man
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kiss of Love1/4

CA Man3/4

Ratings & consensus: CA Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CA Man
Sillage & projection: Kiss of Love
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CA Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kiss of LoveBi-es

CA ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 9%Had 51%Want 40%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerCA ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

61%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

21%Love

53%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCA Man

SillageKiss of Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

rose77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeCardamom

Heart

CyclamenRose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

PeachPineappleStrawberryBergamotBlack PepperNutmegGreen NotesApple

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonRoseFreesiaIrisJasmineCyclamenGardenia

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarSandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cyclamen, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for CA Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer100

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 36%Party 31%Date 19%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCA ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kiss of Love by Bi-es is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. It opens with bright Bergamot and Orange, leading into a heart of Cyclamen and Rose. The dry-down leans on a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, and Cedar. It offers an easygoing, modern profile that fits well for casual spring days when you want a noticeable, cle…

Reviews →

Chris Adams CA Man opens with an unapologetic burst of candied fruit. You smell sharp pineapple, sweet strawberry, and tart bergamot right away. It hits fast and loud. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent rush burns off, revealing ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and clean white florals like jasmine and rose. The base sett…

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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, Kiss of Love or CA Man?

CA Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Kiss of Love is rated 2.61/5 from 18 votes; CA Man is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Kiss of Love for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose CA Man for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kiss of Love or CA Man?

They last about the same: CA Man 65/100, Kiss of Love 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kiss of Love or CA Man?

Kiss of Love projects furthest (Kiss of Love 83/100, CA Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kiss of Love and CA Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cyclamen, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Kiss of Love or CA Man better for summer or winter?

Kiss of Love suits daytime wear; CA Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kiss of Love and CA Man?

Kiss of Love has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. CA Man has top notes of Peach, Pineapple, Strawberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Musk.