Fragrance comparison

RSVP vs Timur

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 399 ratings analysed

5 wins

RSVP

Kenneth Cole

3.96334 votes

Rank #29,514 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Timur

Phebo

3.8565 votes

Rank #28,717 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RSVP takes 5 of 7 categories.

RSVP
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Timur
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

RSVP5/7

Timur2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RSVPKenneth Cole

TimurPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 54%Had 29%Want 17%

3.85/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 63%Had 21%Want 15%

Category winnerRSVPRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

334 votes

28%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerRSVPMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRSVP

SillageRSVP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value55

Category winnerRSVPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

warm spicy44%

earthy30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperGrapefruitLavender

Heart

CedarOrchidIris

Base

SandalwoodVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouli

Top

PepperCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

MagnoliaLavenderCashmere Wood

Base

PatchouliVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Lavender and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer42

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night85

Category winnerTimurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex2

Women1

Men62

Unisex35

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,514

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,717

PerfumerSerge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTimurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenneth 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…

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Phebo Timur opens with a sharp snap of Nepalese Timur pepper and bitter grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of green cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles on skin, magnolia and lavender soften the top-heavy spice before revealing a smooth core of cashmere wood. The dry down turns distinctly woody and earthy th…

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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, RSVP or Timur?

RSVP takes 5 of 7 categories. RSVP is rated 3.96/5 from 334 votes; Timur is rated 3.85/5 from 65 votes. Choose RSVP for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Timur for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, RSVP or Timur?

RSVP lasts longest (RSVP 64/100, Timur 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RSVP or Timur?

RSVP projects furthest (RSVP 56/100, Timur 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RSVP and Timur smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is RSVP or Timur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Timur is the stronger pick. For winter, RSVP is the stronger pick. Timur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RSVP and Timur?

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. Timur has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Lavender and Cashmere Wood, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.