Fragrance comparison

Amorous vs Callis Subtile

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 229 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amorous

Borouj

4.7516 votes

Rank #36,433 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Callis Subtile

Orens

3.93213 votes

Rank #9,743 FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amorous takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amorous
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Callis Subtile
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amorous4/5

Callis Subtile1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmorousBorouj

Callis SubtileOrens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

3.93/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerAmorousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

81%Love

13%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

47%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAmorous

SillageAmorous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAmorousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla91%

nutty83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

woody56%

floral100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HazelnutRed Berries

Heart

SpicesPropolisSugar

Base

VanillaAmberMossMusk

Top

MarigoldSugar

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesSugar, Amber, Moss and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter92

Day78

Night100

Spring100

Summer45

Fall90

Winter87

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex21

Women68

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,743

PerfumerEmilie Bouge

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCallis SubtileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amorous by Borouj leans rich, sweet, and comfort-forward, opening with hazelnut and red berries before moving into sugared spice and a warm vanilla amber base. The nutty vanilla profile is the main story here, with moss and musk adding a darker edge underneath. It suits cool weather best and may appeal most to wearers…

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Callis Subtile by Orens pairs a bright, sweet opening with a soft woody foundation. It features marigold and sugar in the top, moving to a heart of amber and floral notes, before settling into moss and musk. This unisex fragrance wears well in spring and fall, providing a balanced, airy sweetness that works for both c…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amorous or Callis Subtile?

Amorous takes 4 of 5 categories. Amorous is rated 4.75/5 from 16 votes; Callis Subtile is rated 3.93/5 from 213 votes. Choose Amorous for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Callis Subtile for a floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amorous or Callis Subtile?

Amorous lasts longest (Amorous 76/100, Callis Subtile 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amorous or Callis Subtile?

Amorous projects furthest (Amorous 72/100, Callis Subtile 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amorous and Callis Subtile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Sugar, Amber, Moss and Musk.

Is Amorous or Callis Subtile better for summer or winter?

Amorous suits evening wear; Callis Subtile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amorous and Callis Subtile?

Amorous has top notes of Hazelnut and Red Berries, heart notes of Spices, Propolis and Sugar, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Moss and Musk. Callis Subtile has top notes of Marigold and Sugar, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Musk and Moss.