Fragrance comparison

Kunashir vs Velmos

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Kunashir

Nimere Parfums

3.9111 votes

Rank #51,495 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Velmos

Reeh Al Madinah

5.004 votes

Rank #26,889 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velmos takes 4 of 4 categories.

Kunashir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Velmos
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kunashir0/4

Velmos4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KunashirNimere Parfums

VelmosReeh Al Madinah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 23%Want 60%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

82%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVelmos

SillageVelmos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVelmosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

green48%

herbal30%

lavender100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

herbal30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLimeGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

BasilLemon VerbenaMint

Base

JasmineVetiverOakmossWhite MuskPatchouli

Top

CitrusTangerineBergamot

Heart

LavenderGinger

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tangerine, Oakmoss 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,495

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVelmosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kunashir by Nimere Parfums is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance that highlights a crisp blend of bergamot, lime, and grapefruit. Designed for both men and women, this 2015 release offers a sharp, clean profile that works especially well during hot summer days. Its blend of herbs and citrus creates a refreshing, invi…

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Velmos is a bright, easygoing aromatic fougere with a citrus first impression, soft lavender through the middle, and a mossy patchouli base that gives it more depth than a basic fresh scent. It wears clean, smooth, and lightly spicy, making it a strong fit for daily use, especially if you like modern blue-style fragra…

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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, Kunashir or Velmos?

Velmos takes 4 of 4 categories. Kunashir is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Velmos is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Kunashir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Velmos for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kunashir or Velmos?

Velmos lasts longest (Velmos 85/100, Kunashir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kunashir or Velmos?

Projection is very close: Velmos 63/100, Kunashir 61/100 for sillage.

Do Kunashir and Velmos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Is Kunashir or Velmos better for summer or winter?

Kunashir suits daytime wear; Velmos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kunashir and Velmos?

Kunashir has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Basil, Lemon Verbena and Mint, a base of Jasmine, Vetiver, Oakmoss and White Musk. Velmos has top notes of Citrus, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Ginger, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss.