Fragrance comparison

Barbados vs Kalimat

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Barbados

DS&Durga · 2008

3.336 votes

Rank #63,455 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Kalimat

Azha Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #49,546 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalimat takes 3 of 3 categories.

Barbados
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kalimat
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Barbados0/3

Kalimat3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarbadosDS&Durga

KalimatAzha Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageKalimat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKalimatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

rum69%

camphor61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeBay LeafRumSandalwoodNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

LavenderCardamomRum

Base

FrankincenseSandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesRum, Sandalwood and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Barbados, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 18%Party 6%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,455

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKalimatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Barbados by DS&Durga delivers an authentic island splash without sticky sweetness. The opening snaps immediately. Tart green lime peel collides with crushed herbal bay leaf, producing a brisk, refreshing bite that clears the senses within seconds. That sharp citrus edge softens quickly as dried nutmeg and dark rum eme…

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Kalimat reads as a warm, spicy woody scent built around grapefruit, cinnamon and nutmeg over a darker base of frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli and amber. The result looks tailored to men who enjoy spice first, then a smoother resinous dry-down. Rum, cardamom and lavender in the heart should add warmth and lift rath…

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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, Barbados or Kalimat?

Kalimat takes 3 of 3 categories. Barbados is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Kalimat is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Barbados for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kalimat for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Which projects more, Barbados or Kalimat?

Kalimat projects furthest (Kalimat 50/100, Barbados 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barbados and Kalimat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rum, Sandalwood and Nutmeg.

Is Barbados or Kalimat better for summer or winter?

Barbados suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barbados and Kalimat?

Barbados features Lime, Bay Leaf, Rum, Sandalwood and Nutmeg. Kalimat has top notes of Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Rum, a base of Frankincense, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Licorice.