Kochi vs Signature
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Signature takes 3 of 4 categories.
KochiChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SignatureChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kochi1/4
Signature3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Signature
- Sillage & projection
- Signature
- Value for money
- Kochi
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Signature
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KochiProadSignatureHelder Machado PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%
4.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 24%Had 8%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
89%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySignature
SillageSignature
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKochiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green92%
woody84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
green84%
floral77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotPetitgrainSweet OrangeYuzu
Heart2 to 4 hours
GrassJasmineMimosaRosePeonyIris
Base3 to 6 hours
MuskWater NotesCedarVetiverHinoki Wood
Top
KumquatSicilian LemonBergamotNeroliMandarin Orange
Heart
MintOrange BlossomPetitgrainPeonyFreesia
Base
IrisVetiverMuskAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Peony and Iris. Durations are only published for Kochi, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter17
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall83
Winter67
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,898
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#34,998
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSignatureHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKochi by Proad takes its name from Japan's premier yuzu-growing prefecture, delivering an airy blend of tart citrus, lush foliage, and serene woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, bergamot, and sweet orange accented by bitter petitgrain. Rather than staying a simple fruit spray, it quickly shifts into…
Reviews →Signature opens with a bright burst of kumquat, Sicilian lemon, and bergamot, backed by crisp neroli and sweet mandarin orange. The opening feels sharply refreshing on hot summer mornings, delivering an immediate splash of tart citrus and bitter green rind. As the top notes settle, mint and petitgrain inject a cool, h…
Reviews →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, Kochi or Signature?
Signature takes 3 of 4 categories. Kochi is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Signature is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Kochi for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kochi or Signature?
They last about the same: Signature 67/100, Kochi 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Kochi or Signature?
Signature projects furthest (Signature 61/100, Kochi 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kochi and Signature smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Peony and Iris.
Is Kochi or Signature better for summer or winter?
Kochi suits daytime wear; Signature suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kochi and Signature?
Kochi has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Sweet Orange and Yuzu, heart notes of Grass, Jasmine, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Musk, Water Notes, Cedar and Vetiver. Signature has top notes of Kumquat, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Peony, a base of Iris, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.
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