Fragrance comparison

KITHARA vs Raspberry Jam

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

4 wins

KITHARA

Nilafar du Nil

4.0812 votes

Rank #33,807 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Raspberry Jam

Demeter Fragrance

3.8498 votes

Rank #17,690 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

KITHARA takes 4 of 5 categories.

KITHARA
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Raspberry Jam
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

KITHARA4/5

Raspberry Jam1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KITHARANilafar du Nil

Raspberry JamDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerKITHARARating 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

30%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKITHARA

SillageKITHARA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value84

Category winnerKITHARABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

sweet100%

fruity65%

rose30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarmaladeMandarinRaspberryBergamotNeroli

Heart

TobaccoOrrisRose

Base

LabdanumAmberVanillaTonka

Notes

MarmaladeRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarmalade and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Raspberry Jam, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 40%Date 24%Party 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,807

PerfumerPatrizia Cezza

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRaspberry JamHigher 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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Demeter Raspberry Jam captures the comforting aroma of a fresh breakfast spread. It opens with bright, tart crushed raspberry and sticky citrus marmalade. A soft, candied sweet accord balances the initial zing, preventing the fruit from turning overly sour. Faint hints of delicate rose hide underneath the sugar, givin…

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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, KITHARA or Raspberry Jam?

KITHARA takes 4 of 5 categories. KITHARA is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Raspberry Jam is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes. Choose KITHARA for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Raspberry Jam for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, KITHARA or Raspberry Jam?

KITHARA lasts longest (KITHARA 80/100, Raspberry Jam 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, KITHARA or Raspberry Jam?

KITHARA projects furthest (KITHARA 78/100, Raspberry Jam 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do KITHARA and Raspberry Jam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Marmalade and Raspberry.

Is KITHARA or Raspberry Jam better for summer or winter?

KITHARA suits daytime wear; Raspberry Jam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in KITHARA and Raspberry Jam?

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. Raspberry Jam features Marmalade and Raspberry.