Kors vs The Witch
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
KorsChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The WitchChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kors2/4
The Witch2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Witch
- Sillage & projection
- Kors
- Value for money
- The Witch
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kors
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KorsMichael KorsThe WitchIM : SOLEWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.56/ 5 · 182 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
42%Like
1%Ok
21%Dislike
2%Hate
168 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Witch
SillageKors
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe WitchBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
fruity77%
wine69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
citrus83%
rose65%
fresh48%
fruity30%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomegranateCognacArtemisiaSicilian BergamotClementine
Heart
Red WineRed BerriesRoseYlang-YlangChamomileJasmine
Base
IncenseBrazilian RosewoodMuskTolu BalsamAmbroxan
Top
CitrusesRed BerriesGrapes
Heart
RoseSageArtemisia
Base
CedarOakGuaiac WoodCognac
InformationalShared notesCognac, Artemisia, Red Berries and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
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#27,191
PerfumerChristophe Raynaud, Steve DeMercado
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#39,482
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerKorsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKors is a rich fruity amber with a wine-dark feel. It opens with pomegranate, citrus and a splash of cognac, then moves into red berries, rose and a noticeable red wine effect before settling into incense, woods, musk and balsamic warmth. This is a bold, dressier scent that leans sweet, woody and autumn-winter friendl…
Reviews →The Witch opens with a dark fruity twist, grape, red berries and citrus over a woody base with rose and herbal accents. It reads sweet, purple-toned and slightly shadowy rather than bright. Early impressions suggest a richer, heavier take on the berry-gourmand idea, with a smooth woody drydown and a hint of liqueur wa…
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, Kors or The Witch?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kors is rated 3.56/5 from 182 votes; The Witch is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Kors for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Witch for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kors or The Witch?
The Witch lasts longest (The Witch 80/100, Kors 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kors or The Witch?
Kors projects furthest (Kors 66/100, The Witch 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kors and The Witch smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Cognac, Artemisia, Red Berries and Rose.
Is Kors or The Witch better for summer or winter?
The Witch suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kors and The Witch?
Kors has top notes of Pomegranate, Cognac, Artemisia and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Red Wine, Red Berries, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Incense, Brazilian Rosewood, Musk and Tolu Balsam. The Witch has top notes of Citruses, Red Berries and Grapes, heart notes of Rose, Sage and Artemisia, a base of Cedar, Oak, Guaiac Wood and Cognac.
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