Fragrance comparison

Calahorra vs Maharaja

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

3 wins

Calahorra

Woha Parfums

4.19167 votes

Rank #2,822 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Maharaja

ATTAR. Alma de Perfume

4.502 votes

Rank #51,925 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calahorra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Calahorra
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Maharaja
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Calahorra3/4

Maharaja1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Calahorra
Sillage & projection: Calahorra
Value for money: Maharaja
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

MaharajaATTAR. Alma de Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCalahorra

SillageCalahorra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMaharajaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%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

Top

BergamotThymeCumin

Heart

CedarJasmineSandalwoodLily

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanPalisander Rosewood

InformationalShared notesThyme, Palisander Rosewood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex67

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,822

PerfumerAlejandro Ponsà

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#51,925

PerfumerRosario Escobar

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Maharaja opens with a bright bergamot lift, then quickly turns drier and more textured, with thyme, cumin and cedar giving it a spiced woody feel. Jasmine and lily soften the middle without taking it into full floral territory. The dry-down looks smoother and warmer, with sandalwood, patchouli and tonka adding comfor…

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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 Maharaja?

Calahorra takes 3 of 4 categories. Calahorra is rated 4.19/5 from 167 votes; Maharaja is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Calahorra for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Maharaja for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Calahorra or Maharaja?

Calahorra lasts longest (Calahorra 84/100, Maharaja 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calahorra or Maharaja?

Calahorra projects furthest (Calahorra 70/100, Maharaja 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calahorra and Maharaja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Thyme, Palisander Rosewood and Patchouli.

Is Calahorra or Maharaja better for summer or winter?

Maharaja suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calahorra and Maharaja?

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. Maharaja has top notes of Bergamot, Thyme and Cumin, heart notes of Cedar, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Lily, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Palisander Rosewood.