KAYALI vs Maison Francis Kurkdjian:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, KAYALI and Maison Francis Kurkdjian were level in searches among fragrance brands in the United States, with an estimated 60.5K branded searches each, at 3.7% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fragrance brands, Maison Francis Kurkdjian appeared in two of the five answers and KAYALI in none.
Who do people search for more?
KAYALI and Maison Francis Kurkdjian are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Maison Francis Kurkdjian, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, KAYALI in 0
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Top fragrance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Maison Francis Kurkdjian was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. KAYALI did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Yves Saint Laurent5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Chanel4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Maison Francis Kurkdjian2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Valentino1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jo Malone1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Marc Jacobs1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Versace1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Burberry1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dior Beauty1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
KAYALI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which perfume should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best perfume brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best perfume for women?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“perfume”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“perfume for women”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.
Is KAYALI or Maison Francis Kurkdjian more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for KAYALI and Maison Francis Kurkdjian by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 fragrance brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for KAYALI, Maison Francis Kurkdjian. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Labo | Valentino | Yves Saint Laurent | Victoria's Secret | Chanel | Jo Malone | Prada | Marc Jacobs | Versace | Burberry | Dior Beauty | KAYALI | Lancôme | Maison Francis Kurkdjian | Tom Ford |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 15.1% | 18.5% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 11.5% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 12.2% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 14.7% | 18% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 15.2% | 18.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.2% | 15.7% | 7% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 16.6% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 18.6% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 19.7% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 4% | 4.8% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 3.2% | 4% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 18.4% | 15% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 19.5% | 15.9% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.4% | 15% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
How has the KAYALI and Maison Francis Kurkdjian comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Maison Francis Kurkdjian took it in December 2025, KAYALI took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KAYALI’s share of searches among fragrance brands in the United States held steady at 3.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s share of searches among fragrance brands in the United States held steady at 3.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for United States fragrance brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, KAYALI rose from 13th to 12th among fragrance brands in the United States.
In September 2026, Maison Francis Kurkdjian rose from 15th to 14th among fragrance brands in the United States.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KAYALI’s and Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
KAYALI
1 branded search term
- kayali
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
1 branded search term
- maison francis kurkdjian
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