Fragrance comparison

Koa vs Look

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

Koa

Jealous

5.002 votes

Rank #45,369 White FloralVanilla

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Look

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada

4.05105 votes

Rank #15,901 VanillaWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Koa
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Look
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Koa2/4

Look2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KoaJealous

LookAgatha Ruiz de la Prada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 6%Want 41%

4.05/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

45%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityKoa

SillageKoa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value80

Category winnerLookBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

animalic77%

leather69%

patchouli61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

cacao77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantOrange Blossom

Heart

JasminePatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberLeather

Top

GrapefruitPink PepperBlack CurrantRed Apple

Heart

CacaoTonka BeanOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men4

Unisex6

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLookHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Koa by Jealous opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant paired against sweet orange blossom. As the initial brightness settles, dirty jasmine and earthy patchouli take center stage on skin. The base locks down with warm amber, rich vanilla, and a dark slice of leather. It wears best during chilly autumn evenings…

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Look opens brighter than its note list suggests, with grapefruit, apple and black currant giving it a quick fruity sparkle before the scent turns warmer. Very soon, cocoa, tonka and vanilla take over, creating a soft spicy, sweet dry-down with a slightly syrupy, powdery feel. It suits cooler weather best and may appea…

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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, Koa or Look?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Koa is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Look is rated 4.05/5 from 105 votes. Choose Koa for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Look for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Koa or Look?

Koa lasts longest (Koa 65/100, Look 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Koa or Look?

Koa projects furthest (Koa 75/100, Look 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Koa and Look smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Koa or Look better for summer or winter?

Koa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Koa and Look?

Koa has top notes of Black Currant and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Leather. Look has top notes of Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Black Currant and Red Apple, heart notes of Cacao, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber and Benzoin.