Fragrance comparison

Kyoto vs Serenity

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

Kyoto

Adscenture

3.8217 votes

Rank #54,610 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Serenity

Pure Sense

3.5084 votes

Rank #18,425 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serenity takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kyoto
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Serenity
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kyoto2/5

Serenity3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KyotoAdscenture

SerenityPure Sense

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%

3.50/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

Category winnerKyotoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

25%Love

31%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

8%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySerenity

SillageSerenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value46

Category winnerKyotoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

coconut84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FrankincensePlum Wine

Heart

PlumDavanaNutmegCinnamon

Base

OsmanthusCedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

MintPomeloDavanaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MarzipanDried FruitsPlumWild BerriesPinot Noir grapesCinnamonNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutTonka BeanSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesPlum, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Serenity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer37

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,610

PerfumerElodie Durande

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerAlexander Yashin

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSerenityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kyoto by Adscenture is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Kyoto was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Elodie Durande. Top notes are Frankincense and Plum Wine; middle notes are Plum, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon; base notes are Osmanthus, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Reviews →

Pure Sense Serenity offers a curious and comforting twist on modern gourmand perfumery. The fragrance starts with an unexpected splash of cool garden mint, bright bergamot, and slightly bitter pomelo peel. That herbal zest keeps the scent from becoming overly cloying. Soon, a rich heart of crushed marzipan, sweet drie…

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, Kyoto or Serenity?

Serenity takes 3 of 5 categories. Kyoto is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes; Serenity is rated 3.50/5 from 84 votes. Choose Kyoto for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Serenity for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kyoto or Serenity?

Serenity lasts longest (Serenity 67/100, Kyoto 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kyoto or Serenity?

Serenity projects furthest (Serenity 60/100, Kyoto 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kyoto and Serenity smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Plum, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.

Is Kyoto or Serenity better for summer or winter?

Kyoto suits day or night wear; Serenity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kyoto and Serenity?

Kyoto has top notes of Frankincense and Plum Wine, heart notes of Plum, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Osmanthus, Cedar and Sandalwood. Serenity has top notes of Mint, Pomelo, Davana and Bergamot, heart notes of Marzipan, Dried Fruits, Plum and Wild Berries, a base of Coconut, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Incense.