Fragrance comparison

Sema vs Kaif Like

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sema

Kleio

3.333 votes

Rank #71,108 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Kaif Like

Kaif Parfum

2.001 votes

Rank #79,012 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sema takes 2 of 4 categories.

Sema
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Kaif Like
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Sema2/4

Kaif Like1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SemaKleio

Kaif LikeKaif Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 22%Want 56%

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

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevitySema

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerKaif LikeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

green77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCorianderGrapefruitBergamotAldehydesMintPink Pepper

Heart

GingerMelonNutmegJasmine

Base

AmberwoodAmberIncenseCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanum

Notes

CorianderLabdanumVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAldehydesJasmineIncenseCedarSpearmintBergamotGinger

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Ginger. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSemaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sema by Kleio opens with a bracing, sharp citrus blast of lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot, quickly joined by crisp mint and spicy coriander. The scent settles into a warm, woody base of cedar, sandalwood, and amber, offering a clean, versatile aromatic profile suitable for daily wear in temperate spring or autumn weat…

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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, Sema or Kaif Like?

Sema takes 2 of 4 categories. Sema is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Kaif Like is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sema for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night 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, Sema or Kaif Like?

Sema lasts longest (Sema 80/100, Kaif Like 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sema or Kaif Like?

Projection is very close: Sema 50/100, Kaif Like 50/100 for sillage.

Do Sema and Kaif Like smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Ginger.

Is Sema or Kaif Like better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sema and Kaif Like?

Sema has top notes of Lemon, Coriander, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Melon, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Amberwood, Amber, Incense and Cedar. Kaif Like features Coriander, Labdanum, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.