Fragrance comparison

KITHARA vs Jasper

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

4 wins

KITHARA

Nilafar du Nil

4.0812 votes

Rank #37,007 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Jasper

Prisma Parfums

4.336 votes

Rank #44,790 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

KITHARA takes 4 of 4 categories.

KITHARA
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jasper
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

KITHARA4/4

Jasper0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KITHARANilafar du Nil

JasperPrisma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKITHARA

SillageKITHARA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value56

Category winnerKITHARABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

tropical77%

cinnamon69%

tobacco61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarmaladeMandarinRaspberryBergamotNeroli

Heart

TobaccoOrrisRose

Base

LabdanumAmberVanillaTonka

Top1 to 2 hours

JackfruitCinnamonBergamotLitchiBlack CherryRaspberryRhubarb

Heart3 to 5 hours

Kashmir woodGeraniumTobaccoPepperBreadRoseOakmossHazelnut

Base6 to 12+ hours

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbretteMossVanillaAmberMuskBourbon Vetiver

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Tobacco and Rose. Durations are only published for Jasper, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,007

PerfumerPatrizia Cezza

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#44,790

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKITHARAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

KITHARA by Nilafar du Nil is a striking Oriental Woody blend that highlights sweet tobacco and powdery orris. Launched in 2024, it offers a sophisticated profile for men and women who appreciate depth. Expect a complex opening of marmalade and bright citrus that settles into a resinous, ambery base. It is an ideal cho…

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Jasper by Prisma Parfums is an eccentric fruity gourmand built around an unusual clash of tropical sweetness and dense spices. Created by perfumer Isaac Hilton in 2023, the composition opens with sweet jackfruit, tart rhubarb, black cherry, and sharp bergamot dusted in warm cinnamon. As the initial fruitiness settles,…

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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, KITHARA or Jasper?

KITHARA takes 4 of 4 categories. KITHARA is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Jasper is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose KITHARA for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jasper for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, KITHARA or Jasper?

KITHARA lasts longest (KITHARA 80/100, Jasper 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, KITHARA or Jasper?

KITHARA projects furthest (KITHARA 78/100, Jasper 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do KITHARA and Jasper smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Tobacco and Rose.

Is KITHARA or Jasper better for summer or winter?

KITHARA suits daytime wear; Jasper suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in KITHARA and Jasper?

KITHARA has top notes of Marmalade, Mandarin, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Orris and Rose, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Tonka. Jasper has top notes of Jackfruit, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Litchi, heart notes of Kashmir wood, Geranium, Tobacco and Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambrette and Moss.