Fragrance comparison

Kythnos vs Open

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 922 ratings analysed

Kythnos

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.90143 votes

Rank #11,423 AromaticLavender

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52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Open

Roger & Gallet

4.04779 votes

Rank #288 AromaticTobacco

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Open takes 6 of 7 categories.

Kythnos
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Open
Choose it for a aromatic and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Kythnos1/7

Open6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KythnosLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

OpenRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

4.04/ 5 · 779 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerOpenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

37%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

617 votes

Category winnerOpenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOpen

SillageOpen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value86

Category winnerOpenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

woody77%

earthy65%

fresh spicy53%

patchouli42%

aromatic100%

tobacco92%

citrus84%

herbal77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderThymeVetiverPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

ThymeSage

Base

TobaccoVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Kythnos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer56

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night82

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKythnosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex25

Women2

Men93

Unisex5

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,423

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerOpenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kythnos by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a crisp, dry aromatic woody fragrance inspired by wild Mediterranean scrubland. Built on a focused blend of lavender, thyme, vetiver, and patchouli, it opens with a sharp, savory burst of herbal greenery that feels like crushing fresh culinary leaves between your fingers. As t…

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Open is a classic aromatic fougere with a bright citrus and lavender opening, then dries into herbal thyme, sage, tobacco and vetiver. It smells clean, masculine and distinctly old school. Reviews consistently point to a barbershop feel, a smoky soapy drydown and strong value. It suits buyers who enjoy vintage charact…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kythnos or Open?

Open takes 6 of 7 categories. Kythnos is rated 3.90/5 from 143 votes; Open is rated 4.04/5 from 779 votes. Choose Kythnos for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Open for a aromatic and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kythnos or Open?

Open lasts longest (Open 73/100, Kythnos 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kythnos or Open?

Open projects furthest (Open 65/100, Kythnos 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kythnos and Open smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Kythnos or Open better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kythnos is the stronger pick. For winter, Open is the stronger pick. Kythnos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kythnos and Open?

Kythnos features Lavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli. Open has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver and Patchouli.