Question 1

What's the difference between Kastuku V2 and Anubis?

Accepted Answer

Kastuku V2 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jinx Smells (2024) dominated by Citrus accords. Anubis is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Papillon Artisan Perfumes (2014) leaning on Amber accords. They share 1 accord: Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Kastuku V2 or Anubis?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Kastuku V2 scores 4.67/5 vs Anubis at 4.29/5. Anubis's standout strength: High quality juice and excellent craftsmanship. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Kastuku V2 and Anubis smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Anubis: Papillon Artisan Perfumes is respected within the r/fragrance community as a quality house producing distinctive artisanal fragrances with good juice quality.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Kastuku V2 or Anubis?

Accepted Answer

Anubis: Performance can be variable across different fragrances Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Kastuku V2 vs Anubis?

Accepted Answer

Kastuku V2 scores highest for winter wear; Anubis scores highest for fall wear. Kastuku V2 leans daytime, Anubis leans evening.

Kastuku V2 vs Anubis

Comparison Summary

Unique to Kastuku V2 (9)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Anubis

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Kastuku V2	Anubis
Brand	Jinx Smells	Papillon Artisan Perfumes
Year	2024	2014
Rating	4.67	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	0