Fragrance comparison

The Way You Kiss Me vs SHK II

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

The Way You Kiss Me

Devertere

4.0026 votes

Rank #35,594 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

SHK II

Armaf

4.6650 votes

Rank #6,736 RoseLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SHK II takes 6 of 7 categories.

The Way You Kiss Me
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SHK II
Choose it for a rose and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

The Way You Kiss Me1/7

SHK II6/7

Ratings & consensus: SHK II
Community sentiment: SHK II
Longevity: SHK II
Sillage & projection: SHK II
Value for money: SHK II
Versatility: The Way You Kiss Me
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: SHK II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Way You Kiss MeDevertere

SHK IIArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

4.66/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

Category winnerSHK IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

74%Love

20%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerSHK IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevitySHK II

SillageSHK II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value73

Category winnerSHK IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

rose100%

leather92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

caramel61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OatmilkAlmond MilkCaramelBergamotCoconutCandied Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RiceSaffronMilkshakeCashmere WoodPeachCotton Candy

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodOudPatchouliMuskAmberVanillaBenzoin

Top

RosePeachBergamot

Heart

CaramelSaffronJasmineOud

Base

BenzoinLeatherVanillaMuskWoody NotesLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Bergamot, Saffron and Peach. Durations are only published for The Way You Kiss Me, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night92

Spring77

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Date 35%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 15%

Men17

Unisex49

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,594

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#6,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSHK IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Devertere's The Way You Kiss Me feels like stepping into an artisan bakery right after an autumn rain. It opens with rich caramel, steamed oatmilk, and a bright splash of candied orange that cuts through the initial dessert sweetness. The scent never collapses into a syrupy mess. Instead, soft steamed rice, creamy alm…

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Armaf SHK II opens with a bright burst of peach and bergamot, quickly joined by a fresh, slightly medicinal rose. As the scent settles on skin, a rich sweetness of caramel and vanilla emerges, grounded by saffron and a smooth leather undertone. This fragrance sits comfortably in cold weather, making it a cozy option f…

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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 Way You Kiss Me or SHK II?

SHK II takes 6 of 7 categories. The Way You Kiss Me is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; SHK II is rated 4.66/5 from 50 votes. Choose The Way You Kiss Me for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose SHK II for a rose and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Way You Kiss Me or SHK II?

SHK II lasts longest (SHK II 76/100, The Way You Kiss Me 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Way You Kiss Me or SHK II?

SHK II projects furthest (SHK II 70/100, The Way You Kiss Me 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Way You Kiss Me and SHK II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Caramel, Bergamot, Saffron and Peach.

Is The Way You Kiss Me or SHK II better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Way You Kiss Me is the stronger pick. For winter, SHK II is the stronger pick. The Way You Kiss Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Way You Kiss Me and SHK II?

The Way You Kiss Me has top notes of Oatmilk, Almond Milk, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Rice, Saffron, Milkshake and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Oud and Patchouli. SHK II has top notes of Rose, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Saffron, Jasmine and Oud, a base of Benzoin, Leather, Vanilla and Musk.