Fragrance comparison

Ryder vs Kohl Gris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 316 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ryder

Ex Idolo

4.23293 votes

Rank #3,315 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Kohl Gris

DSH Perfumes

4.3023 votes

Rank #36,284 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ryder takes 5 of 6 categories.

Ryder
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kohl Gris
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ryder5/6

Kohl Gris1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RyderEx Idolo

Kohl GrisDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 9%Had 8%Want 82%

Category winnerRyderRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

293 votes

35%Love

61%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRyder

SillageRyder

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value58

Category winnerKohl GrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

tobacco65%

balsamic48%

vanilla30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberResinsTobaccoOlibanumTahitian Vanilladark woodsy notesJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

ClovePepperBergamotPine

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderJasmineRose

Base4 to 7 hours

TobaccoFrench labdanumOlibanumIrisSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Category winnerRyderLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer11

Fall100

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Spring20

Summer0

Fall40

Winter100

Day10

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex63

Women7

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#36,284

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRyderHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ryder by Ex Idolo opens with a rich wave of golden amber and sweet pipe tobacco, balanced by dry frankincense and dark woods. Instead of turning into a sugary dessert, the Tahitian vanilla settles into smooth resins and an earthy, antique cedar warmth. You get an impression of an old wooden reading room with glowing e…

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Kohl Gris by DSH Perfumes is a dark, dry spicy oriental fragrance designed around the smoky mood of charcoal eye makeup. It opens with an assertive blast of clove, black pepper, crisp pine, and a splash of bergamot. The heart softens slightly with dry rose, aromatic lavender, and jasmine, keeping the profile cool and …

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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, Ryder or Kohl Gris?

Ryder takes 5 of 6 categories. Ryder is rated 4.23/5 from 293 votes; Kohl Gris is rated 4.30/5 from 23 votes. Choose Ryder for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kohl Gris for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ryder or Kohl Gris?

Ryder lasts longest (Ryder 80/100, Kohl Gris 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ryder or Kohl Gris?

Ryder projects furthest (Ryder 64/100, Kohl Gris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ryder and Kohl Gris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and tobacco accords. Common notes include Amber, Tobacco, Olibanum and Jasmine.

Is Ryder or Kohl Gris better for summer or winter?

Ryder suits evening wear; Kohl Gris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ryder and Kohl Gris?

Ryder features Amber, Resins, Tobacco, Olibanum and Tahitian Vanilla. Kohl Gris has top notes of Clove, Pepper, Bergamot and Pine, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tobacco, French labdanum, Olibanum and Iris.