Fragrance comparison

Mazyon vs Kahwa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 194 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mazyon

Blend Oud

4.1487 votes

Rank #10,209 MuskyWoody

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Kahwa

Boadicea the Victorious

3.93107 votes

Rank #12,332 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mazyon takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mazyon
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Kahwa
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mazyon6/7

Kahwa1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MazyonBlend Oud

KahwaBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%

3.93/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

Category winnerMazyonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

87 votes

44%Love

24%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerMazyonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMazyon

SillageMazyon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value34

Category winnerMazyonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody88%

amber77%

powdery65%

white floral53%

animalic42%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

coffee44%

camphor30%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Jasmine Sambac

Heart

CashmeranEucalyptus

Base

White MuskAmbergris

Top

CardamomBay LeafEucalyptusGingerCloveSaffron

Heart

CoffeeNeroliJasmine SambacBulgarian Rose

Base

OakmossAmberCambodian OudCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac and Eucalyptus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer40

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night56

Category winnerKahwaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex27

Women65

Men38

Unisex59

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#12,332

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMazyonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mazyon by Blend Oud centers its architecture on an intense pairing of Jasmine Sambac and crisp eucalyptus. The initial spray delivers a sharp, mentholated fizz. That cool burst quickly gives way to heavy white floral indoles. As the top notes settle, velvety cashmeran builds a woody core that softens the initial flora…

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Kahwa opens with an energetic blast of green cardamom, eucalyptus, and bay leaf that immediately sets an aromatic tone. The heart shifts toward roasted coffee grounds and neroli, while Cambodian oud and oakmoss anchor the base. Designed for cool autumn mornings and crisp winter evenings, it offers a spicy alternative …

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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, Mazyon or Kahwa?

Mazyon takes 6 of 7 categories. Mazyon is rated 4.14/5 from 87 votes; Kahwa is rated 3.93/5 from 107 votes. Choose Mazyon for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Kahwa for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mazyon or Kahwa?

They last about the same: Mazyon 75/100, Kahwa 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mazyon or Kahwa?

Mazyon projects furthest (Mazyon 72/100, Kahwa 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mazyon and Kahwa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac and Eucalyptus.

Is Mazyon or Kahwa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mazyon and Kahwa?

Mazyon has top notes of Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Cashmeran and Eucalyptus, a base of White Musk and Ambergris. Kahwa has top notes of Cardamom, Bay Leaf, Eucalyptus and Ginger, heart notes of Coffee, Neroli, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Cambodian Oud and Cedar.