Fragrance comparison

Vivo vs Kashkha

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 347 ratings analysed

Vivo

Cerruti

3.7187 votes

Rank #15,228 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Kashkha

Swiss Arabian

3.89260 votes

Rank #4,969 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashkha takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vivo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kashkha
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Vivo1/7

Kashkha6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VivoCerruti

KashkhaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

3.89/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 44%

Category winnerKashkhaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

87 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityKashkha

SillageKashkha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerKashkhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

musky77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

oud74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerAppleCardamomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RumSesameMarigold

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanHaitian VetiverSaffron

Top

AppleCinnamonBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronMarigoldCardamomCloves

Base

CedarSandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverOak

InformationalShared notesApple, Cardamom, Marigold and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vivo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer35

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night53

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVivoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex17

Women9

Casual 38%Work 28%Date 19%Party 14%

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,228

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#4,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerKashkhaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vivo by Cerruti opens with a bright flash of crisp green apple and grated ginger. The spicy punch hits immediately. Pink pepper and crushed cardamom give the initial alcohol lift a sharp, invigorating crackle that quickly transitions into something much warmer. Within twenty minutes, a distinct sweet rum and toasted s…

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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, Vivo or Kashkha?

Kashkha takes 6 of 7 categories. Vivo is rated 3.71/5 from 87 votes; Kashkha is rated 3.89/5 from 260 votes. Choose Vivo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kashkha for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vivo or Kashkha?

Kashkha lasts longest (Kashkha 75/100, Vivo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vivo or Kashkha?

Kashkha projects furthest (Kashkha 68/100, Vivo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vivo and Kashkha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Cardamom, Marigold and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Vivo or Kashkha better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vivo is the stronger pick. For winter, Kashkha is the stronger pick. Vivo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vivo and Kashkha?

Vivo has top notes of Ginger, Apple, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Sesame and Marigold, a base of Ambroxan, Haitian Vetiver and Saffron. 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.