Fragrance comparison

Oriental Express vs Kilo

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 559 ratings analysed

5 wins

Oriental Express

Mugler

4.18492 votes

Rank #4,585 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Kilo

AXE

4.0367 votes

Rank #11,742 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriental Express takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oriental Express
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kilo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Oriental Express5/7

Kilo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oriental ExpressMugler

KiloAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 492 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 20%Had 67%Want 13%

Category winnerOriental ExpressRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

492 votes

36%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerOriental ExpressMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOriental Express

SillageOriental Express

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value79

Category winnerKiloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

aromatic65%

green56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

vanilla70%

woody60%

green50%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Basil

Heart3-5 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Base6-10+ hrs

Carrot Seeds

Top

BasilMandarin Orange

Heart

Lavender

Base

VanillaWoody NotesSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBasil, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Oriental Express, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer43

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKiloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex59

Women26

Date 34%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 14%

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,585

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#11,742

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOriental ExpressHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Oriental Express flips traditional heavy amber perfumes upside down. You get a cool burst of fresh basil at the start. That herbal bite cuts clean through the warmth before a rich wave of creamy sandalwood and sweet vanilla takes over. It smells like vintage French powder mixed with warm, dry wood and a curious…

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Kilo by AXE brings a crisp, woody aromatic profile defined by basil and mandarin orange. It sits firmly in the accessible category for men, offering a clean, powdery lavender heart over a base of sandalwood. Perfect for daily wear during school or casual outings, this fragrance delivers a light and refreshing presence…

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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, Oriental Express or Kilo?

Oriental Express takes 5 of 7 categories. Oriental Express is rated 4.18/5 from 492 votes; Kilo is rated 4.03/5 from 67 votes. Choose Oriental Express for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kilo for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Oriental Express or Kilo?

Oriental Express lasts longest (Oriental Express 69/100, Kilo 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oriental Express or Kilo?

Oriental Express projects furthest (Oriental Express 64/100, Kilo 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oriental Express and Kilo smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Oriental Express or Kilo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kilo is the stronger pick. For winter, Oriental Express is the stronger pick. Oriental Express suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oriental Express and Kilo?

Oriental Express has top notes of Basil, heart notes of Vanilla and Sandalwood, a base of Carrot Seeds. Kilo has top notes of Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.