Fragrance comparison

Calisson vs Chocoholic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

4 wins

Calisson

Karzaz

5.004 votes

Rank #42,664 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Chocoholic

The Dua Brand

3.405 votes

Rank #56,112 SweetLactonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calisson takes 4 of 4 categories.

Calisson
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chocoholic
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Calisson4/4

Chocoholic0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalissonKarzaz

ChocoholicThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 5%Had 1%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCalisson

SillageCalisson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

Category winnerCalissonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity86%

almond72%

lactonic58%

vanilla44%

nutty30%

sweet100%

lactonic88%

cacao77%

warm spicy65%

vanilla53%

chocolate42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, lactonic and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondMilk

Heart

BiscuitRaspberry

Base

VanillaCaramel

Notes

ChocolateBiscuitCacaoVanillaCustardButterMilkCaramelPeanutAlmondSugarTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Milk, Biscuit and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter0

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,664

PerfumerXavier Blaizot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCalissonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karzaz Calisson starts as a thick splash of cold almond milk that quickly warms up on the skin. It captures the exact smell of a Parisian bakery at dawn, blending the powdery sweetness of ground nuts with the buttery texture of freshly baked biscuits. As the scent settles, a jammy raspberry note cuts through the heavy…

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Chocoholic from The Dua Brand serves up a dense, gourmand experience that leans heavily on thick chocolate and creamy biscuit notes. It feels like wearing a dessert shop on your skin during the coldest months. Designed for those who crave intense sweetness, this scent lingers through winter evenings and provides a com…

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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, Calisson or Chocoholic?

Calisson takes 4 of 4 categories. Calisson is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Chocoholic is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Calisson for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Chocoholic for a sweet and lactonic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Calisson or Chocoholic?

Calisson lasts longest (Calisson 80/100, Chocoholic 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calisson or Chocoholic?

Calisson projects furthest (Calisson 75/100, Chocoholic 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calisson and Chocoholic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, lactonic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Milk, Biscuit and Vanilla.

Is Calisson or Chocoholic better for summer or winter?

Calisson suits daytime wear; Chocoholic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calisson and Chocoholic?

Calisson has top notes of Almond and Milk, heart notes of Biscuit and Raspberry, a base of Vanilla and Caramel. Chocoholic features Chocolate, Biscuit, Cacao, Vanilla and Custard.