Fragrance comparison

Kyoto vs Theresa

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kyoto

Guy Bouchara

2.001 votes

Rank #68,481 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

Theresa

Evaflor

3.9134 votes

Rank #39,569 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kyoto takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kyoto
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
Theresa
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kyoto3/4

Theresa1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KyotoGuy Bouchara

TheresaEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

3.91/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 21%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

26%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKyoto

SillageKyoto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

fruity100%

amber92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both earthy, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPlumPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomTuberoseIris

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPatchouliOakmossAmber

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachTuberosePlumIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVetiverOakmossPatchouli

Category winnerKyotoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring13

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 34%Casual 29%Date 27%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 35%Work 27%Date 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTheresaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guy Bouchara Kyoto delivers a classic French surprise. It smells much deeper than a simple modern fruit basket. The first spray releases bright bergamot and tangy mandarin orange alongside lush, velvet-skinned plum and peach. Minutes later, the sparkle subsides. A rich heart of orange blossom and buttery tuberose unfo…

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Evaflor Theresa delivers an inviting mix of rich stone fruit, creamy white flowers, and damp moss. It kicks off with a bright pop of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into lush plum and powdery iris. The heart feels full and feminine without turning sticky. As it dries, warm amber, patchouli, and earthy vet…

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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, Kyoto or Theresa?

Kyoto takes 3 of 4 categories. Kyoto is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Theresa is rated 3.91/5 from 34 votes. Choose Kyoto for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Theresa for a fruity and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kyoto or Theresa?

Kyoto lasts longest (Kyoto 100/100, Theresa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kyoto or Theresa?

Kyoto projects furthest (Kyoto 75/100, Theresa 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kyoto and Theresa smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Plum and Peach.

Is Kyoto or Theresa better for summer or winter?

Kyoto suits evening wear; Theresa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kyoto and Theresa?

Kyoto has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Plum and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Amber. Theresa has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Tuberose, Plum and Iris, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.