Fragrance comparison

Refocus vs Kaif Like

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Refocus

M.INT

3.0459 votes

Rank #31,276 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Kaif Like

Kaif Parfum

2.001 votes

Rank #78,015 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Refocus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Refocus
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kaif Like
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Refocus3/4

Kaif Like1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RefocusM.INT

Kaif LikeKaif Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.04/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

17%Like

4%Ok

31%Dislike

15%Hate

48 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityRefocus

SillageRefocus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value100

Category winnerKaif LikeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

aldehydic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

green77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesIncense

Heart

PatchouliGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

MuskLabdanumSuedeSandalwood

Notes

CorianderLabdanumVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAldehydesJasmineIncenseCedarSpearmintBergamotGinger

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Incense, Patchouli and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex37

Women5

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,276

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#78,015

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRefocusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Refocus by M.INT is a woody, aldehydic fragrance that bridges the gap between cold, metallic air and deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2016 by Fabrice Pellegrin, this scent focuses on a juxtaposition of bright, sharp aldehydes and a smoky, persistent incense base. It is a striking, unisex choice for those who prefer i…

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Kaif Like by Kaif Parfum delivers a sharp, clean burst of fresh mint and pink grapefruit on skin. As it settles, earthy vetiver and dry cedarwood build a solid base that feels right for casual daytime wear. It is a simple, clean woody aromatic choice for warm spring mornings.

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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, Refocus or Kaif Like?

Refocus takes 3 of 4 categories. Refocus is rated 3.04/5 from 59 votes; Kaif Like is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Refocus for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kaif Like for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Refocus or Kaif Like?

Refocus lasts longest (Refocus 72/100, Kaif Like 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Refocus or Kaif Like?

Refocus projects furthest (Refocus 62/100, Kaif Like 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Refocus and Kaif Like smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Incense, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Refocus or Kaif Like better for summer or winter?

Refocus suits evening wear; Kaif Like suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Refocus and Kaif Like?

Refocus has top notes of Aldehydes and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Suede and Sandalwood. Kaif Like features Coriander, Labdanum, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.