Fragrance comparison

Koa vs Oligarch

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,204 ratings analysed

Koa

Jealous

5.002 votes

Rank #45,369 White FloralVanilla

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13%scent match

Clearly different

Oligarch

Roja Dove

4.371,202 votes

Rank #153 CitrusAromatic

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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 sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oligarch
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Koa2/4

Oligarch2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KoaJealous

OligarchRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 6%Want 41%

4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

60%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

708 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityOligarch

SillageKoa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value39

Category winnerKoaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

animalic77%

leather69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

leather61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both leather

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

LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Amber. 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

Summer93

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#153

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews233

Category winnerOligarchHigher 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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Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…

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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 Oligarch?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Koa is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes. Choose Koa for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Koa or Oligarch?

Oligarch lasts longest (Oligarch 77/100, Koa 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Koa or Oligarch?

Koa projects furthest (Koa 75/100, Oligarch 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Koa and Oligarch smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Koa or Oligarch better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Koa and Oligarch?

Koa has top notes of Black Currant and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Leather. Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar.