Fragrance comparison

Uomo vs Kipling

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

Uomo

Avon

4.1355 votes

Rank #26,724 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Kipling

Weil

4.3650 votes

Rank #12,699 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kipling takes 6 of 7 categories.

Uomo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kipling
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Uomo1/7

Kipling6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UomoAvon

KiplingWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 15%Had 61%Want 24%

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

Category winnerKiplingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

46%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerKiplingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityKipling

SillageKipling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value58

Category winnerUomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

musky30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaboxwoodJuniperWhite Cedar ExtractBasil

Heart

SageLavender

Base

CypressMuskPeru Balsam

Top

ArtemisiaLavenderJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

PineBasilGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Juniper, Basil and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer28

Fall83

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring78

Summer67

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerKiplingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,699

PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerKiplingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Uomo by Avon is a distinctly woody and aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2000. It centers on a sharp, herbal opening of artemisia, juniper, and basil that transitions into a sage and lavender heart. The dry-down features cypress, musk, and peru balsam. It is a classic choice for everyday wear during cooler sprin…

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Weil Kipling opens with a cold, sharp splash of bitter artemisia and pine needles, capturing the dry air of an autumn forest. As the initial clean burst of lavender and lemon cools down on your skin, a rustic heart of carnation and basil takes over, adding a dusty, herbal warmth. It feels classic and grounded, far rem…

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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, Uomo or Kipling?

Kipling takes 6 of 7 categories. Uomo is rated 4.13/5 from 55 votes; Kipling is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Uomo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kipling for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Uomo or Kipling?

Kipling lasts longest (Kipling 73/100, Uomo 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Uomo or Kipling?

Kipling projects furthest (Kipling 63/100, Uomo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Uomo and Kipling smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Juniper, Basil and Lavender.

Is Uomo or Kipling better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kipling is the stronger pick. For winter, Uomo is the stronger pick. Uomo suits evening wear; Kipling suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Uomo and Kipling?

Uomo has top notes of Artemisia, boxwood, Juniper and White Cedar Extract, heart notes of Sage and Lavender, a base of Cypress, Musk and Peru Balsam. Kipling has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Basil, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Musk and Patchouli.