Fragrance comparison

Calda vs Taraf

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Calda

L'Arc

3.9368 votes

Rank #14,293 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Taraf

Lattafa Perfumes

3.9828 votes

Rank #18,256 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taraf takes 3 of 5 categories.

Calda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Taraf
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Calda2/5

Taraf3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaldaL'Arc

TarafLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 13%Had 1%Want 86%

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

57%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTaraf

SillageTaraf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value66

Category winnerTarafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

green69%

aromatic61%

cherry100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

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

Top

CherryStrawberry

Heart

JasmineLily of the Valley

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Calda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall76

Winter33

Day100

Night52

Spring65

Summer35

Fall100

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex15

Women73

Men10

Unisex15

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,293

PerfumerMirella Pomina

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#18,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Taraf by Lattafa Perfumes is a playful fruity-floral blend that focuses on a bright cherry and strawberry opening. It settles into a soft, powdery heart of jasmine and lily of the valley, eventually grounding itself in a sweet base of vanilla and amber. This feminine scent performs well in mild weather and suits casua…

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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 Taraf?

Taraf takes 3 of 5 categories. Calda is rated 3.93/5 from 68 votes; Taraf is rated 3.98/5 from 28 votes. Choose Calda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Taraf for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Calda or Taraf?

Taraf lasts longest (Taraf 69/100, Calda 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calda or Taraf?

Taraf projects furthest (Taraf 68/100, Calda 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calda and Taraf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Calda or Taraf better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Calda and Taraf?

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. Taraf has top notes of Cherry and Strawberry, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk.