Fragrance comparison

The Aoud vs Kashkha

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 526 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Aoud

Mancera

3.89266 votes

Rank #3,511 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Kashkha

Swiss Arabian

3.89260 votes

Rank #5,217 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Aoud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kashkha
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

The Aoud4/7

Kashkha3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The AoudMancera

KashkhaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

3.89/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 44%

Category winnerThe AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

266 votes

35%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

241 votes

Category winnerKashkhaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Aoud

SillageThe Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value78

Category winnerKashkhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

oud84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

oud74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ClovesCinnamonWhite PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSaffronGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherWoody NotesSandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

Top

AppleCinnamonBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronMarigoldCardamomCloves

Base

CedarSandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverOak

InformationalShared notesCloves, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Saffron. Durations are only published for The Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKashkhaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,511

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#5,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerThe AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not overspray this. Mancera The Aoud opens with an aggressive blast of medicinal agarwood, biting cloves, and sharp cinnamon that commands immediate attention. A quick flash of bergamot tries to cut through the spice, but the composition pivots swiftly into a dark, thorny rose wrapped in dry saffron. As the fragran…

Reviews →

Kashkha by Swiss Arabian is a bold, spicy oriental fragrance for women. It opens with sharp notes of crisp apple and warm cinnamon, settling into a deep, resinous heart of oud, saffron, and marigold. This perfume suits cooler weather, providing a long-lasting, sophisticated presence for formal evenings and special occ…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Aoud or Kashkha?

The Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories. The Aoud is rated 3.89/5 from 266 votes; Kashkha is rated 3.89/5 from 260 votes. Choose The Aoud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kashkha for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Aoud or Kashkha?

The Aoud lasts longest (The Aoud 80/100, Kashkha 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Aoud or Kashkha?

The Aoud projects furthest (The Aoud 74/100, Kashkha 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Aoud and Kashkha smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Cloves, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Saffron.

Is The Aoud or Kashkha better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Aoud is the stronger pick. For winter, The Aoud is the stronger pick. The Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Aoud and Kashkha?

The Aoud has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, White Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Kashkha has top notes of Apple, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Marigold and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.