RSVP vs OWN III
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
RSVP takes 3 of 4 categories.
RSVPChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
OWN IIIChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
RSVP3/4
OWN III1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- OWN III
- Sillage & projection
- RSVP
- Value for money
- RSVP
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- RSVP
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RSVPKenneth ColeOWN IIIMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 334 votes
Have 54%Had 29%Want 17%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
53%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
334 votes
17%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOWN III
SillageRSVP
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRSVPBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery86%
fresh spicy72%
aromatic58%
warm spicy44%
earthy30%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
green69%
aromatic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperGrapefruitLavender
Heart
CedarOrchidIris
Base
SandalwoodVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouli
Top
GrapefruitBergamotAfrican Orange FlowerPetitgrainPepperCardamom
Heart
RoseTuberoseNarcissusJasminePeachGreen NotesBlack CurrantIris
Base
AmberMuskOrris RootCedarVetiverVanillaViolet LeafSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Cedar and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer25
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night100
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#29,514
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#54,780
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerRSVPHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKenneth Cole RSVP hits skin with an immediate pop of crushed black pepper, sour grapefruit, and aromatic lavender. That bright, spicy opening softens quickly as cedar wood and powdery iris take center stage. The heart settles into a muted floral-woody accord supported by dark patchouli, earthy vetiver, and plush cashm…
Reviews →OWN III by Mith opens with a bright splash of crisp grapefruit, Italian bergamot, and zesty petitgrain balanced by a pinch of crushed black pepper and cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals a powdery floral heart of soft iris, orris root, velvety rose, and creamy jasmine layered over juicy …
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, RSVP or OWN III?
RSVP takes 3 of 4 categories. RSVP is rated 3.96/5 from 334 votes; OWN III is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose RSVP for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose OWN III for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, RSVP or OWN III?
OWN III lasts longest (OWN III 67/100, RSVP 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, RSVP or OWN III?
RSVP projects furthest (RSVP 56/100, OWN III 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do RSVP and OWN III smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Cedar and Iris.
Is RSVP or OWN III better for summer or winter?
OWN III suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in RSVP and OWN III?
RSVP has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, Orchid and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli. OWN III has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Orris Root and Cedar.
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