Fragrance comparison

1905 vs Kalanit

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 228 ratings analysed

1905

Detaille

4.26159 votes

Rank #23,195 WoodyGreen

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29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Kalanit

O Boticário

4.5469 votes

Rank #23,089 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalanit takes 5 of 7 categories.

1905
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kalanit
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

19052/7

Kalanit5/7

Ratings & consensus: Kalanit
Community sentiment: Kalanit
Longevity: 1905
Sillage & projection: Kalanit
Value for money: Kalanit
Versatility: 1905
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kalanit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1905Detaille

KalanitO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.54/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 8%Had 68%Want 24%

Category winnerKalanitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

159 votes

68%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerKalanitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity1905

SillageKalanit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value74

Category winnerKalanitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumVioletCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangRoseOrange Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

oak mossVetyverSandalwood

Top

Orange BlossomPlumTangerinePeachVioletNeroliBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineMimosaTuberoseCarnationRoseBlack locust

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarWoody NotesAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for 1905, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall78

Winter69

Day100

Night47

Spring62

Summer21

Fall100

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winner1905Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex27

Women69

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#23,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKalanitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille 1905 is an old-school green chypre with a sunny floral heart. It starts crisp and sharp. A burst of bitter galbanum and crushed violet leaf cuts through the air before melting into a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and classic rose. You get the snap of green stems alongside vintage French soap. Underneath, …

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Kalanit by O Boticário is a lush, sunny 1990s floral perfume that blends rich white florals with sweet orchard fruits and smooth woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of orange blossom, ripe peach, and tangy plum before opening into a deep heart of tuberose, gardenia, and golden ylang-ylang. Grounded by a cre…

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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, 1905 or Kalanit?

Kalanit takes 5 of 7 categories. 1905 is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Kalanit is rated 4.54/5 from 69 votes. Choose 1905 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kalanit for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, 1905 or Kalanit?

They last about the same: 1905 74/100, Kalanit 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1905 or Kalanit?

Kalanit projects furthest (Kalanit 70/100, 1905 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1905 and Kalanit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is 1905 or Kalanit better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1905 is the stronger pick. For winter, Kalanit is the stronger pick. 1905 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1905 and Kalanit?

1905 has top notes of Galbanum, Violet and Cassis, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Vetyver and Sandalwood. Kalanit has top notes of Orange Blossom, Plum, Tangerine and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.