Fragrance comparison

Kobraa vs Epic 56 Woman

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,394 ratings analysed

6 wins

Kobraa

Bvlgari

4.29837 votes

Rank #734 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Epic 56 Woman

Amouage

4.27557 votes

Rank #23,405 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kobraa takes 6 of 7 categories.

Kobraa
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Epic 56 Woman
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Kobraa6/7

Epic 56 Woman1/7

Ratings & consensus: Kobraa
Community sentiment: Kobraa
Longevity: Epic 56 Woman
Sillage & projection: Kobraa
Value for money: Kobraa
Versatility: Kobraa
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kobraa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KobraaBvlgari

Epic 56 WomanAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 837 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 557 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerKobraaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

18%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

577 votes

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

557 votes

Category winnerKobraaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEpic 56 Woman

SillageKobraa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value33

Category winnerKobraaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber88%

aromatic77%

oud65%

warm spicy53%

rose42%

fresh spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Geranium

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

CuminPink PepperCinnamon

Heart

Damask RoseGeraniumJasmine Tea

Base

OlibanumPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodMuskSandalwoodAmberOrris

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKobraaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

Men7

Unisex59

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#734

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews83

Overall rank#23,405

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKobraaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kobraa is a fresh spicy incense oud from Bvlgari with a sharp green geranium opening, a resinous olibanum heart, and a clean agarwood base. It reads polished, aromatic, and masculine, with strong presence rather than a quiet skin scent. The appeal is its distinctive green incense profile and high-end feel. The caution…

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Amouage Epic 56 Woman is a high-concentration amber spicy fragrance built around a core of cumin, rose, and patchouli. It wears like a warm, resinous veil, making it ideal for freezing winter nights and formal cold-weather events where you want a dry, wood-backed presence that lasts all day.

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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, Kobraa or Epic 56 Woman?

Kobraa takes 6 of 7 categories. Kobraa is rated 4.29/5 from 837 votes; Epic 56 Woman is rated 4.27/5 from 557 votes. Choose Kobraa for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Epic 56 Woman for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kobraa or Epic 56 Woman?

Epic 56 Woman lasts longest (Epic 56 Woman 86/100, Kobraa 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kobraa or Epic 56 Woman?

Kobraa projects furthest (Kobraa 74/100, Epic 56 Woman 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kobraa and Epic 56 Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Geranium, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Kobraa or Epic 56 Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kobraa is the stronger pick. For winter, Kobraa is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kobraa and Epic 56 Woman?

Kobraa has top notes of Geranium, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Epic 56 Woman has top notes of Cumin, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Tea, a base of Olibanum, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.