300 vs The Calling
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Calling takes 3 of 5 categories.
300Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
The CallingChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
3002/5
The Calling3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 300
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Calling
- Sillage & projection
- 300
- Value for money
- The Calling
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Calling
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
300ScentBarThe CallingPhuong DangWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%
3.82/ 5 · 164 votes
Have 15%Had 6%Want 80%
Category winner300Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
53%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
29%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
29%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Calling
Sillage300
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe CallingBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
balsamic48%
soft spicy30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
chocolate77%
aromatic69%
tobacco61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CypresselemiClary SageNutmeg
Heart
GingerCuminVetiverVanillaAmbergris
Base
CedarGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodMusk
Top
RumLavenderPink PepperCardamomCuminGreen MangoCypress
Heart
Guaiac WoodCinnamonSaffronClary SageCarnation
Base
ChocolateTobaccoCaramelVanillaSandalwoodLabdanumMuskPapyrus
InformationalShared notesCypress, Clary Sage, Cumin and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day67
Night100
Spring15
Summer8
Fall100
Winter62
Day55
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,676
PerfumerViola Pompili
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,679
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerThe CallingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot300 by ScentBar is a woody spicy fragrance that finds its footing through sharp cypress and resinous elemi. It quickly warms into a heart of ginger and cumin, making it a distinct choice for casual daily wear. This scent maintains a modern profile suitable for those who prefer an assertive, easygoing presence on their…
Reviews →The Calling by Phuong Dang delivers a bold, woody spicy profile built around dark chocolate and tobacco. It features an punchy opening of rum and green mango that settles into a resinous, warm heart. Best suited for cooler evenings, this unisex scent offers a complex, unconventional experience for those who appreciate…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 300 or The Calling?
The Calling takes 3 of 5 categories. 300 is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; The Calling is rated 3.82/5 from 164 votes. Choose 300 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Calling for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 300 or The Calling?
They last about the same: The Calling 85/100, 300 83/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 300 or The Calling?
300 projects furthest (300 81/100, The Calling 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 300 and The Calling smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Clary Sage, Cumin and Vanilla.
Is 300 or The Calling better for summer or winter?
300 suits evening wear; The Calling suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 300 and The Calling?
300 has top notes of Cypress, elemi, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, heart notes of Ginger, Cumin, Vetiver and Vanilla, a base of Cedar, Gurjan balsam, Guaiac Wood and Musk. The Calling has top notes of Rum, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon, Saffron and Clary Sage, a base of Chocolate, Tobacco, Caramel and Vanilla.
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