Fragrance comparison

Calda vs Sweet Nothings

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

6 wins

Calda

L'Arc

3.9368 votes

Rank #14,293 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Sweet Nothings

Skylar

3.4015 votes

Rank #50,377 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calda takes 6 of 6 categories.

Calda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sweet Nothings
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Calda6/6

Sweet Nothings0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaldaL'Arc

Sweet NothingsSkylar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 36%Had 1%Want 62%

Category winnerCaldaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

68 votes

33%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

27%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCalda

SillageCalda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value21

Category winnerCaldaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

green69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CassisChampagneStrawberryLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmine

Base5-8 hrs

MuskCotton CandyAmberVanilla

Top15-30 mins

StrawberryOrangeSorbetStrawberry LeafPitahaya

Heart2-3 hrs

Pink PeonyMagnoliaLily of the Valley

Base4-6 hrs

Cotton CandyMuskVanillaAmber

Category winnerCaldaLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall76

Winter33

Day100

Night52

Spring40

Summer60

Fall20

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex15

Women73

Men57

Unisex0

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,293

PerfumerMirella Pomina

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#50,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCaldaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calda by L'Arc brings a vibrant rush of chilled strawberry, fizzy champagne, and tart cassis right out of the nozzle. The opening smells like pouring a cold glass of sparkling pink wine beside a bowl of fresh berries, balancing bright fruit sugar with a punchy, green berry tang. As the fizzy burst settles over the fir…

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Sweet Nothings by Skylar smells like a chilled bowl of strawberry sorbet topped with spun pink cotton candy and a twist of juicy orange. It opens bright and sugary, giving you an instant hit of candied red berries before softening into clean petals of pink peony and smooth vanilla musk. It feels youthful, playful, and…

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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, Calda or Sweet Nothings?

Calda takes 6 of 6 categories. Calda is rated 3.93/5 from 68 votes; Sweet Nothings is rated 3.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Calda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sweet Nothings for a sweet and fruity character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Calda or Sweet Nothings?

Calda lasts longest (Calda 66/100, Sweet Nothings 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calda or Sweet Nothings?

Calda projects furthest (Calda 63/100, Sweet Nothings 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calda and Sweet Nothings smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Lily of the Valley, Musk and Cotton Candy.

Is Calda or Sweet Nothings better for summer or winter?

Calda suits daytime wear; Sweet Nothings suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calda and Sweet Nothings?

Calda has top notes of Cassis, Champagne, Strawberry and Litchi, heart notes of Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cotton Candy, Amber and Vanilla. Sweet Nothings has top notes of Strawberry, Orange, Sorbet and Strawberry Leaf, heart notes of Pink Peony, Magnolia and Lily of the Valley, a base of Cotton Candy, Musk, Vanilla and Amber.