Callis Subtile vs L’Wren Scott
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Wren Scott takes 3 of 5 categories.
Callis SubtileChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L’Wren ScottChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Callis Subtile2/5
L’Wren Scott3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Callis Subtile
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L’Wren Scott
- Sillage & projection
- L’Wren Scott
- Value for money
- L’Wren Scott
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Callis Subtile
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Callis SubtileOrensL’Wren ScottL'Wren ScottWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%
Category winnerCallis SubtileRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
34%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
197 votes
32%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Wren Scott
SillageL’Wren Scott
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL’Wren ScottBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
sweet92%
aromatic84%
balsamic77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
soft spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
anis61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MarigoldSugar
Heart
Floral NotesAmber
Base
MuskMoss
Top20-35 mins
WormwoodStar AniseCorianderMandarin OrangeMarigold
Heart2-4 hrs
Curry TreeClovesJasmineTuberoseGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossLeatherMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesMarigold, Amber, Musk and Moss. Durations are only published for L’Wren Scott, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer45
Fall90
Winter87
Day100
Night69
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,743
PerfumerEmilie Bouge
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#24,626
PerfumerRalf Schwieger
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerCallis SubtileHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCallis Subtile by Orens pairs a bright, sweet opening with a soft woody foundation. It features marigold and sugar in the top, moving to a heart of amber and floral notes, before settling into moss and musk. This unisex fragrance wears well in spring and fall, providing a balanced, airy sweetness that works for both c…
Reviews →L’Wren Scott is an unconventional, dark green chypre that pairs bitter wormwood and star anise with earthy oakmoss, supple leather, and brooding patchouli. The first spray releases a brisk, absinthe-tinted snap before blooming into spiced clove and heady tuberose petals. It smells dry, herbal, and unapologetically dra…
Reviews →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, Callis Subtile or L’Wren Scott?
L’Wren Scott takes 3 of 5 categories. Callis Subtile is rated 3.93/5 from 213 votes; L’Wren Scott is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Callis Subtile for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L’Wren Scott for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Callis Subtile or L’Wren Scott?
L’Wren Scott lasts longest (L’Wren Scott 77/100, Callis Subtile 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Callis Subtile or L’Wren Scott?
L’Wren Scott projects furthest (L’Wren Scott 73/100, Callis Subtile 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Callis Subtile and L’Wren Scott smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Marigold, Amber, Musk and Moss.
Is Callis Subtile or L’Wren Scott better for summer or winter?
Callis Subtile suits daytime wear; L’Wren Scott suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Callis Subtile and L’Wren Scott?
Callis Subtile has top notes of Marigold and Sugar, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Musk and Moss. L’Wren Scott has top notes of Wormwood, Star Anise, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Curry Tree, Cloves, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and Musk.
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