Off Piste vs Katabatic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Katabatic takes 3 of 4 categories.
Off PisteChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
KatabaticChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Off Piste0/4
Katabatic3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Katabatic
- Sillage & projection
- Katabatic
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Katabatic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Off PisteDIEMKatabaticPineward PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
3.78/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
38%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
26%Love
41%Like
20%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKatabatic
SillageKatabatic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
earthy70%
camphor60%
amber50%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
camphor84%
cinnamon77%
anis69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and camphor
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Hinoki WoodPatchoulioak mossCypressCamphorAmberFir
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
CamphorCinnamonStar AniseBirch LeafClovesDragon Blood ResinCypressCedarwoodOakmossOrris RootFirSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCypress, Camphor and Fir. Durations are only published for Off Piste, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring44
Summer28
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,227
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,132
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerKatabaticHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOff Piste by DIEM presents an invigorating walk through cold northern timberland. The scent begins with a crisp rush of icy camphor, creating a frosty and sharp initial impression. As the brisk opening settles, evergreen fir and aromatic cypress provide a green, forest canopy quality. Warm hinoki wood adds dry, clean …
Reviews →Katabatic by Pineward Perfumes brings the biting chill of a northern gale directly to your skin. Built around a sharp birch leaf note, this unisex blend combines bracing minty freshness with the warmth of clove and fir. It is a rugged, aromatic option designed for outdoor enthusiasts who prefer crisp forest scents ove…
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, Off Piste or Katabatic?
Katabatic takes 3 of 4 categories. Off Piste is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes; Katabatic is rated 3.78/5 from 46 votes. Choose Off Piste for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Katabatic for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Off Piste or Katabatic?
Katabatic lasts longest (Katabatic 74/100, Off Piste 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Off Piste or Katabatic?
Katabatic projects furthest (Katabatic 64/100, Off Piste 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Off Piste and Katabatic smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and camphor accords. Common notes include Cypress, Camphor and Fir.
Is Off Piste or Katabatic better for summer or winter?
Off Piste suits daytime wear; Katabatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Off Piste and Katabatic?
Off Piste features Hinoki Wood, Patchouli, oak moss, Cypress and Camphor. Katabatic features Camphor, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Birch Leaf and Cloves.
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