Fragrance comparison

Calicut vs King's Salute

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

Calicut

Bombay Perfumery

4.254 votes

Rank #54,990 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Calicut
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Calicut2/4

King's Salute2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: King's Salute
Sillage & projection: Calicut
Value for money: Calicut
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: King's Salute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalicutBombay Perfumery

King's SaluteGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

67%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityKing's Salute

SillageCalicut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value15

Category winnerCalicutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

warm spicy74%

earthy65%

mossy56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Elemi resinCardamomBergamot

Heart

Black PepperCedarNutmeg

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskPatchouli

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotElemi resinBlack PepperBlack Currant

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderLavender ExtractCardamomThymeIris

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossCashmeranMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesElemi resin, Cardamom, Bergamot and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for King's Salute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring72

Summer100

Fall72

Winter16

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKing's SaluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calicut is a dry, spicy woody scent built around cardamom, black pepper, cedar and earthy mossy base notes. It opens with a bright touch of bergamot and elemi, then settles into a crisp aromatic spice profile with vetiver, patchouli and musk underneath. It reads masculine, lean and slightly old-school in style. If you…

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King's Salute by Grossmith is an aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, fruity opening with a crisp barbershop dry-down. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy black currant, and cracked black pepper, softened by resinous elemi. As the top notes settle, the fragrance shifts toward a classic heart of herbaceous lavender, s…

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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, Calicut or King's Salute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Calicut is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes. Choose Calicut for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calicut or King's Salute?

King's Salute lasts longest (King's Salute 75/100, Calicut 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calicut or King's Salute?

Calicut projects furthest (Calicut 60/100, King's Salute 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calicut and King's Salute smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Elemi resin, Cardamom, Bergamot and Black Pepper.

Is Calicut or King's Salute better for summer or winter?

Calicut suits daytime wear; King's Salute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calicut and King's Salute?

Calicut has top notes of Elemi resin, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli. King's Salute has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber.