Fragrance comparison

Calahorra vs Basil & Bartlett

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 182 ratings analysed

5 wins

Calahorra

Woha Parfums

4.19167 votes

Rank #2,822 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Basil & Bartlett

Providence Perfume Co.

3.4715 votes

Rank #22,226 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calahorra takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

Calahorra5/5

Basil & Bartlett0/5

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

CalahorraWoha Parfums

Basil & BartlettProvidence Perfume Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 15%Had 9%Want 76%

Category winnerCalahorraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

13%Love

40%Like

27%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityCalahorra

SillageCalahorra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCalahorraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

patchouli61%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

woody84%

white floral77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AllspiceGreen MandarinPapyrus

Heart

ThymeSugar CanePalisander Rosewood

Base

PatchouliCopaiba balmHo WoodHemlock

Top20-30 mins

BasilGreen Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

PearLilyChrysanthemumBulgarian Rose

Base3-5 hrs

Copaiba balmSandalwood

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

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex67

Women3

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,822

PerfumerAlejandro Ponsà

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#22,226

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCalahorraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Calahorra or Basil & Bartlett?

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

Which lasts longer, Calahorra or Basil & Bartlett?

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

Which projects more, Calahorra or Basil & Bartlett?

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

Do Calahorra and Basil & Bartlett smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Calahorra and Basil & Bartlett?

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. 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.