Calabria vs Lime Sands
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Calabria takes 3 of 5 categories.
CalabriaChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lime SandsChoose it for a citrus and salty character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Calabria3/5
Lime Sands2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Calabria
- Sillage & projection
- Calabria
- Value for money
- Lime Sands
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Calabria
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lime Sands
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CalabriaClair de LuneLime SandsSkylarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%
3.42/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
22%Love
25%Like
29%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
175 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCalabria
SillageCalabria
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLime SandsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral88%
marine77%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy53%
lavender42%
citrus100%
salty92%
marine84%
white floral77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and marine
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitMandarinOrangeLimeBlackcurrantLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
Aquatic notesJasmineLavenderYuzuOrange BlossomIrisLemongrassMoss
Base4 to 6 hours
CedarwoodBenzoinVerbenaSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiverMusk
Top15-30 mins
LimeSea SaltVerbena
Heart1-2 hrs
Coconut WaterLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom
Base3-4 hrs
DriftwoodMuskVanilla
Category winnerCalabriaLongest dry-down: 4 to 6 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer100
Fall20
Winter0
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day100
Night13
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#71,192
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,433
PerfumerDoug Falcone
Launched—
Reviews49
Category winnerLime SandsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCalabria by Clair de Lune brings a brisk wash of Mediterranean citrus into daily wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin, sweetened lightly by blackcurrant and orange. As the opening settles, marine and aquatic notes mix with herbal thyme, lavender, and gentle orange b…
Reviews →Lime Sands by Skylar delivers an instant splash of tart green lime, bright verbena, and coarse sea salt that smells like sitting oceanfront with a chilled cocktail. As the sharp citrus settles, smooth coconut water and subtle orange blossom soften the edges, keeping the scent breezy rather than sugary. The base dries …
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, Calabria or Lime Sands?
Calabria takes 3 of 5 categories. Calabria is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Lime Sands is rated 3.42/5 from 175 votes. Choose Calabria for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lime Sands for a citrus and salty character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Calabria or Lime Sands?
Calabria lasts longest (Calabria 70/100, Lime Sands 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Calabria or Lime Sands?
Calabria projects furthest (Calabria 56/100, Lime Sands 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Calabria and Lime Sands smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and marine accords. Common notes include Lime, Orange Blossom, Verbena and Vanilla.
Is Calabria or Lime Sands better for summer or winter?
Calabria suits daytime wear; Lime Sands suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Calabria and Lime Sands?
Calabria has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin and Orange, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Jasmine, Lavender and Yuzu, a base of Cedarwood, Benzoin, Verbena and Sandalwood. Lime Sands has top notes of Lime, Sea Salt and Verbena, heart notes of Coconut Water, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Vanilla.
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