Fragrance comparison

Rahib vs Kaiwe

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Rahib

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.6517 votes

Rank #47,741 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Kaiwe

Raymond Matts

3.805 votes

Rank #47,346 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Rahib
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kaiwe
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rahib1/2

Kaiwe1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RahibAl Haramain Perfumes

KaiweRaymond Matts

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 30%Had 26%Want 45%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRahib

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

powdery83%

camphor74%

musky65%

amber56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

camphor61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and camphor

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesEucalyptusSandalwoodMuskAmberFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesEucalyptusCitrusesMint

Heart

Floral NotesRumJuniper

Base

MilkAmbroxanAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Eucalyptus, Amber and Floral Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#47,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKaiweHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rahib by Al Haramain wears like a classic barbershop leaning scent, woody, citrusy, and clean, with a eucalyptus lift that can read slightly camphoraceous and shaving cream like. It dries down into soft woods with a powdery, musky amber haze and a light floral tint. It can come across fairly masculine on skin, and per…

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Kaiwe by Raymond Matts is a refreshing, aromatic green fragrance designed for everyone. It opens with a crisp blend of aldehydes, eucalyptus, and mint, settling into a heart of floral notes, rum, and juniper. The base features a unique touch of milk combined with ambroxan and amber, making it an ideal choice for relax…

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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, Rahib or Kaiwe?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Rahib is rated 3.65/5 from 17 votes; Kaiwe is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Rahib for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kaiwe for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Rahib or Kaiwe?

Rahib projects furthest (Rahib 57/100, Kaiwe 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rahib and Kaiwe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and camphor accords. Common notes include Citruses, Eucalyptus, Amber and Floral Notes.

Is Rahib or Kaiwe better for summer or winter?

Rahib suits daytime wear; Kaiwe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rahib and Kaiwe?

Rahib features Citruses, Eucalyptus, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Kaiwe has top notes of Aldehydes, Eucalyptus, Citruses and Mint, heart notes of Floral Notes, Rum and Juniper, a base of Milk, Ambroxan and Amber.