Fragrance comparison

The Longing vs Kasai

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

The Longing

House of Matriarch

3.72108 votes

Rank #33,347 FloralFruity

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Kasai

Olfattology

4.0013 votes

Rank #36,652 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

The Longing
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kasai
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Longing2/5

Kasai2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The LongingHouse of Matriarch

KasaiOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerKasaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

108 votes

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Longing

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerKasaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumButterAgarwood (Oud)JasmineBoronia

Heart3-4 hrs

OsmanthusHoneyGardeniaVanilla OrchidOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaLeatherAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

CardamomNutmegRoseCinnamonCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineOrris RootIncenseHoney

Base

BenzoinLeatherOrange BlossomAgarwood (Oud)VanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Honey and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for The Longing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer26

Fall91

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex14

Women57

Date 45%Party 28%Casual 16%Work 11%

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,347

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe LongingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Longing by House of Matriarch is a dense, unapologetic dark gourmand. It opens with rich salted butter melting over stewed purple plum and a sharp kick of raw agarwood. Do not overspray this. Within twenty minutes, the initial shock softens into honeyed orange blossom, thick vanilla orchid, and golden amber resins…

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Kasai by Olfattology opens with a bright spark of pink pepper and cold cardamom, immediately showing its dry, spicy nature. As it settles on skin, a soft honeyed iris pulls the fragrance into a warmer space, backed by a quiet leather accord that prevents the blend from becoming sticky. It behaves like a dry, resinous …

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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 Longing or Kasai?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. The Longing is rated 3.72/5 from 108 votes; Kasai is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose The Longing for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kasai for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Longing or Kasai?

The Longing lasts longest (The Longing 81/100, Kasai 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Longing or Kasai?

Projection is very close: The Longing 64/100, Kasai 64/100 for sillage.

Do The Longing and Kasai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Honey and Orange Blossom.

Is The Longing or Kasai better for summer or winter?

The Longing suits evening wear; Kasai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Longing and Kasai?

The Longing has top notes of Plum, Butter, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, heart notes of Osmanthus, Honey, Gardenia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Leather. Kasai has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Rose and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris Root, Incense and Honey, a base of Benzoin, Leather, Orange Blossom and Agarwood (Oud).