Fragrance comparison

Calla vs Dragon D'eau

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Calla

L'Amande

3.805 votes

Rank #63,761 CitrusViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Dragon D'eau

Dragon Parfums

2.754 votes

Rank #72,654 AldehydicMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragon D'eau takes 3 of 4 categories.

Calla
Choose it for a citrus and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dragon D'eau
Choose it for a aldehydic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Calla1/4

Dragon D'eau3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dragon D'eau
Sillage & projection: Dragon D'eau
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Dragon D'eau
Fragranxe ranking: Calla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CallaL'Amande

Dragon D'eauDragon Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityDragon D'eau

SillageDragon D'eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

violet92%

powdery84%

aldehydic77%

floral69%

fresh61%

aldehydic100%

marine90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

salty60%

aquatic50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aldehydic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineMay RoseDamask RoseIrisCarnation

Base4-6 hrs

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Notes

Sea NotesAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeWoody NotesIris

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDragon D'eauLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCallaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calla by L'Amande is a bright, powdery floral scent that feels like wrapping yourself in clean luxury bar soap fresh out of a morning shower. It opens with a sparkling pop of aldehydes paired with tangy mandarin orange and sunny bergamot, giving you an energetic, crisp burst. As that initial citrus fizz settles, a gen…

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Dragon D'eau by Dragon Parfums opens with a brisk rush of salty sea notes, fizzy aldehydes, and bright bergamot that smells like ocean spray washing over sun-warmed rocks. A juicy splash of mandarin orange cuts through the initial chill, giving the top a clean, energetic kick. As the sharp marine blast settles, powder…

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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, Calla or Dragon D'eau?

Dragon D'eau takes 3 of 4 categories. Calla is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Dragon D'eau is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Calla for a citrus and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dragon D'eau for a aldehydic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Calla or Dragon D'eau?

Dragon D'eau lasts longest (Dragon D'eau 100/100, Calla 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calla or Dragon D'eau?

Dragon D'eau projects furthest (Dragon D'eau 75/100, Calla 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calla and Dragon D'eau smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Iris.

Is Calla or Dragon D'eau better for summer or winter?

Calla suits daytime wear; Dragon D'eau suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calla and Dragon D'eau?

Calla has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, May Rose and Damask Rose. Dragon D'eau features Sea Notes, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Woody Notes.