Fragrance comparison

TREE OF LIFE vs Kardigan

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

TREE OF LIFE

Celebon

4.001 votes

Rank #62,766 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,659 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TREE OF LIFE takes 2 of 4 categories.

TREE OF LIFE
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

TREE OF LIFE2/4

Kardigan1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: TREE OF LIFE
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): TREE OF LIFE
Fragranxe ranking: Kardigan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TREE OF LIFECelebon

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTREE OF LIFE

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

fresh spicy65%

amber48%

earthy30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegRed PepperGrapefruitOrangeLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarVetiverGingerJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodLabdanumResinFrankincensePatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Category winnerTREE OF LIFELongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 10%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,659

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKardiganHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celebon Tree of Life hits the skin with a brisk burst of grapefruit, sweet orange, and cool mint before settling into a warm bed of cedar and spiced nutmeg. It smells vibrant yet grounded. The opening has real bite. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus flash fades into earthy vetiver and creamy sandalwood, wrappe…

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Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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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, TREE OF LIFE or Kardigan?

TREE OF LIFE takes 2 of 4 categories. TREE OF LIFE is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose TREE OF LIFE for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, TREE OF LIFE or Kardigan?

They last about the same: TREE OF LIFE 80/100, Kardigan 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, TREE OF LIFE or Kardigan?

TREE OF LIFE projects furthest (TREE OF LIFE 75/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do TREE OF LIFE and Kardigan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mint.

Is TREE OF LIFE or Kardigan better for summer or winter?

TREE OF LIFE suits evening wear; Kardigan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in TREE OF LIFE and Kardigan?

TREE OF LIFE has top notes of Nutmeg, Red Pepper, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver, Ginger and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Resin and Frankincense. Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense.