Question 1

What's the difference between Kayan and Vi Et Armis?

Accepted Answer

Kayan is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Khayali (2019) dominated by Sweet accords. Vi Et Armis is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from BeauFort London (2015) leaning on Smoky accords. They share 2 accords: Sweet, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Kayan or Vi Et Armis?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Kayan scores 4.07/5 vs Vi Et Armis at 3.90/5. Vi Et Armis's standout strength: Unique, atmospheric composition with boozy, smoky, woody character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Kayan and Vi Et Armis smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Vi Et Armis: Vi Et Armis is widely praised as a sophisticated, high-quality niche fragrance with a boozy, smoky, tobacco-forward character reminiscent of 19th-century warehouse atmospheres.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Kayan or Vi Et Armis?

Accepted Answer

Vi Et Armis: Excellent quality blending and high performance (longevity, sillage) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Kayan vs Vi Et Armis?

Accepted Answer

Kayan scores highest for all seasons wear; Vi Et Armis scores highest for winter wear. Kayan leans daytime, Vi Et Armis leans evening.

Kayan vs Vi Et Armis

Comparison Summary

Unique to Kayan (8)

Unique to Vi Et Armis (9)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Vi Et Armis

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Attribute	Kayan	Vi Et Armis
Brand	Khayali	BeauFort London
Year	2019	2015
Rating	4.07	3.90
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	8	9