Fragrance comparison

Basil & Bartlett vs Calahorra

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 182 ratings analysed

Basil & Bartlett

Providence Perfume Co.

3.4715 votes

Rank #22,227 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Calahorra

Woha Parfums

4.19167 votes

Rank #2,818 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calahorra takes 5 of 5 categories.

Basil & Bartlett
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Calahorra
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Basil & Bartlett0/5

Calahorra5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Basil & BartlettProvidence Perfume Co.

CalahorraWoha Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 15%Had 9%Want 76%

4.19/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerCalahorraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

40%Like

27%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

59%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCalahorra

SillageCalahorra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCalahorraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

woody84%

white floral77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

patchouli61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BasilGreen Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

PearLilyChrysanthemumBulgarian Rose

Base3-5 hrs

Copaiba balmSandalwood

Top

AllspiceGreen MandarinPapyrus

Heart

ThymeSugar CanePalisander Rosewood

Base

PatchouliCopaiba balmHo WoodHemlock

InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin and Copaiba balm. Durations are only published for Basil & Bartlett, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 46%Work 29%Date 17%Party 8%

Men30

Unisex67

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,227

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,818

PerfumerAlejandro Ponsà

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerCalahorraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basil & Bartlett by Providence Perfume Co. smells like snapping fresh herb stems in a sunlit kitchen while slicing open a crisp green pear. It opens with an invigorating burst of garden basil and tangy green mandarin that feels like cold, sparkling herbal soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial citrus sparkle settles,…

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Calahorra by Woha Parfums centers on a woody and aromatic structure, balanced by a green mandarin opening and resinous base notes. It is a modern, architectural take on fragrance that works well for those seeking a unique, realistic wood profile for daily wear. This unisex creation shifts from a sharp citrus start to …

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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, Basil & Bartlett or Calahorra?

Calahorra takes 5 of 5 categories. Basil & Bartlett is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes; Calahorra is rated 4.19/5 from 167 votes. Choose Basil & Bartlett for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Calahorra for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Basil & Bartlett or Calahorra?

Calahorra lasts longest (Calahorra 84/100, Basil & Bartlett 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basil & Bartlett or Calahorra?

Calahorra projects furthest (Calahorra 70/100, Basil & Bartlett 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basil & Bartlett and Calahorra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin and Copaiba balm.

Is Basil & Bartlett or Calahorra better for summer or winter?

Basil & Bartlett suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basil & Bartlett and Calahorra?

Basil & Bartlett has top notes of Basil and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Pear, Lily, Chrysanthemum and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Copaiba balm and Sandalwood. Calahorra has top notes of Allspice, Green Mandarin and Papyrus, heart notes of Thyme, Sugar Cane and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Patchouli, Copaiba balm, Ho Wood and Hemlock.