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Givenchy Amarige vs Kenzo Kashaya
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Notes
Top
Orange BlossomPeachPlumNeroliBrazilian RosewoodVioletMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseMimosaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmineBlack locustCarnationBlack CurrantRed BerriesCassiaRoseOrchid
Base
SandalwoodWoody NotesAmberVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar
Accords
White floral
100%
Sweet
67%
Yellow floral
63%
Woody
61%
Powdery
58%
Floral
56%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Amarige by Givenchy is a Floral fragrance for women. Amarige was launched in 1991. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Peach, Plum, Neroli, Brazilian Rosewood, Violet and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Tuberose, Mimosa, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Black locust, Carnation, Black Currant, Red Berries, Cassia, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Sandalwood, Woody Notes, Amber, Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar. The name of the perfume 'Amarige' is an anagram of the French word 'Mariage.' That is why this fragrance is as intensive as a strong feeling, merry, juicy and unforgettable as a moment of happy mariage. It is so opulent and floral that it seems like its composition includes all the beautiful flowers that exist in the world.The Amarige woman is graceful, playful and charming, a real French woman in love. She radiates joy and gives a happy smile. The top notes are composed of fresh fruit: peach, plum, orange, mandarin, with the sweetness of rose wood and neroli. The floral bouquet, very intense and luscious, is created of mimosa, neroli, tuberose, gardenia and acacia with a gourmand hint of black currant. The warm woody base is composed of musk, sandalwood, vanilla, amber, Tonka bean and cedar. The perfume was created by Dominique Ropion in 1991.
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Notes
Top
PeachApricotPineappleHiacynthAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangTuberoseOrchidNarcissusCarnationOrange BlossomLilyRoseJasmine
Base
BenzoinVanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskCedar
Accords
Fruity
100%
Sweet
99%
Powdery
87%
White floral
84%
Amber
82%
Floral
81%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Kashaya by Kenzo is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Kashaya was launched in 1993. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophia Grojsman. Top notes are Peach, Apricot, Pineapple, Hiacynth, Anise, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Orchid, Narcissus, Carnation, Orange Blossom, Lily, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Benzoin, Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. The name Kashaya means “eternal love” is Sanskrit. This is a fragrance for a woman who believes in absolute love; love which lasts, does not burn or scorch like fire, but stays gentle, warm, peaceful and comforting.This perfume’s unique composition is oriental and sweet, but not too sweet, imposing or heavy. It is gentle, light, very comfortable and original.Sweet and fresh opening notes (apricot, tangerine, bergamot, peach) intertwine with floral notes (jasmine, tuberose, orchid, hyacinth, rose, lily, carnation) on a beautiful, oriental base of sandalwood, amber, vanilla, musk, benzoin and cedar).The perfume was created by Sophia Grojsman in 1993.
Notes in Common
41% sharedShared (14)
Orange BlossomPeachMandarin OrangeTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRoseOrchidSandalwoodAmberVanillaMuskCedar
Only in Amarige
PlumNeroliBrazilian RosewoodVioletMimosaGardeniaBlack locustBlack CurrantRed BerriesCassiaWoody NotesTonka Bean
Only in Kashaya
ApricotPineappleHiacynthAniseBergamotNarcissusLilyBenzoin
Rating
3.90vs3.88
Ratings
9,286vs799
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1991vs1993
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (3.90 from 9,286 ratings vs 3.88 from 799).
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Amarige and "moderate" for Kashaya.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Amarige versus "moderate" for Kashaya.
- Both are voted best for fall first.
- Givenchy is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Kenzo is mid-range (typically $40–100).
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