Fragrance comparison

R vs Knize Ten

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,082 ratings analysed

Revillon

3.9980 votes

Rank #15,082 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Knize Ten

Knize

4.072,002 votes

Rank #183 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Ten takes 4 of 7 categories.

R
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Knize Ten
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

R3/7

Knize Ten4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RRevillon

Knize TenKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 32%

4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerKnize TenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

80 votes

51%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,204 votes

Category winnerRMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKnize Ten

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value74

Category winnerRBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

herbal53%

powdery42%

leather100%

woody92%

animalic84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderArtemisiaPetitgrainViolet Leaf

Heart

RosemaryPine needlesGeraniumCarnationVioletCinnamon

Base

CedarMossTonkaMuskLeatherFern

Top

GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Rosemary, Geranium and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall57

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Spring43

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,082

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#183

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

R by Revillon is an aromatic green scent launched in 1995. It features a sharp opening of lavender and petitgrain that settles into a pine and rosemary heart. The base relies on cedar, moss, and a whisper of leather. It wears as a clean, crisp, and nostalgic office scent perfect for moderate spring days and profession…

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Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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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, R or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten takes 4 of 7 categories. R is rated 3.99/5 from 80 votes; Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes. Choose R for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, R or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, R 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, R or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, R 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do R and Knize Ten smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Rosemary, Geranium and Carnation.

Is R or Knize Ten better for summer or winter?

For summer, R is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. R suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in R and Knize Ten?

R has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Petitgrain and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rosemary, Pine needles, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Moss, Tonka and Musk. Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber.