Fragrance comparison

Milos vs Kardigan

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Milos

Mango

4.005 votes

Rank #60,523 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #42,210 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kardigan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Milos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Milos1/5

Kardigan4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MilosMango

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageKardigan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMilosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

green80%

citrus70%

woody60%

musky50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMintPink PepperGeranium

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarwoodJasmineNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Category winnerKardiganLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKardiganHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milos by Mango delivers an invigorating blast of Mediterranean air built around crisp mint, bright bergamot, and zesty pink pepper. You get a sharp flash of perfumer alcohol during the first sixty seconds, but it quickly calms down into a clean, herbal cedar heart shaded with geranium and subtle nutmeg. Earthy vetiver…

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Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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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, Milos or Kardigan?

Kardigan takes 4 of 5 categories. Milos is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Milos for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Milos or Kardigan?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Milos 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Milos or Kardigan?

Kardigan projects furthest (Kardigan 50/100, Milos 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Milos and Kardigan smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Pink Pepper and Geranium.

Is Milos or Kardigan better for summer or winter?

Milos suits daytime wear; Kardigan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Milos and Kardigan?

Milos has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Pink Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Cedarwood, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Musk. Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense.