Fragrance comparison

Câline vs Prada

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,538 ratings analysed

Câline

Jean Patou

4.1196 votes

Rank #32,498 FreshAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Prada

Prada · 2004

4.144,442 votes

Rank #25,953 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada takes 7 of 7 categories.

Câline
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Best in spring.
Prada
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Câline0/7

Prada7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CâlineJean Patou

PradaPrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 4,442 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

Category winnerPradaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

34%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerPradaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPrada

SillagePrada

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPradaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

amber77%

earthy53%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotMimosaBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePatchouliCarnationGingerCorianderRoseYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberFrench labdanum

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMimosaBitter OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseHoneyCarnationYlang-YlangJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

PatchouliMossVanillaSandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mimosa, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Prada, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer50

Fall100

Winter89

Day61

Night100

Category winnerPradaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex28

Women67

Men6

Unisex31

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,498

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,953

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry, Max Gavarry

Launched2004

Reviews0

Category winnerPradaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Câline by Jean Patou is a crisp vintage chypre floral launched in 1964. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and basil, before settling into a warm heart of carnation and jasmine. A classic mossy base of oakmoss and sandalwood makes it perfect for spring afternoons when you want a green, sophisticated skin sc…

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Spray this on paper and you get an immediate blast of solvent. Give it two minutes. The alcohol lifts to reveal sharp Italian bergamot alongside bitter orange peel, cutting through the air like a cold blade. It feels bracing and brisk. Then, earthy Indonesian patchouli surfaces with serious intent, flanked by powdery …

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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, Câline or Prada?

Prada takes 7 of 7 categories. Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes; Prada is rated 4.14/5 from 4,442 votes. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Best in spring. Choose Prada for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Câline or Prada?

Prada lasts longest (Prada 74/100, Câline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Câline or Prada?

Projection is very close: Prada 65/100, Câline 64/100 for sillage.

Do Câline and Prada smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mimosa, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Câline or Prada better for summer or winter?

For summer, Câline is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada is the stronger pick. Prada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Câline and Prada?

Câline has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation and Ginger, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Prada has top notes of Bergamot, Mimosa, Bitter Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Vanilla and Sandalwood.