Fragrance comparison

Callis Subtile vs Pandora #16

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 214 ratings analysed

3 wins

Callis Subtile

Orens

3.93213 votes

Rank #9,743 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Pandora #16

Pandora

4.001 votes

Rank #67,406 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Callis Subtile takes 3 of 3 categories.

Callis Subtile
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pandora #16
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character.

Callis Subtile3/3

Pandora #160/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Callis Subtile
Sillage & projection: Callis Subtile
Value for money: Not scored
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 SubtileOrens

Pandora #16Pandora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

197 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCallis Subtile

SillageCallis Subtile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldSugar

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

MuskMoss

Top

MarigoldSaffronJasmine

Heart

White FlowersSugar

Base

Woody NotesMoss

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Sugar and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer45

Fall90

Winter87

Day100

Night69

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,743

PerfumerEmilie Bouge

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#67,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCallis SubtileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Callis 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…

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Pandora #16 opens with a sharp flash of saffron, bittersweet marigold, and sweet jasmine. The fragrance settles into a heart of white flowers dusted with crystalline sugar before resolving into a warm base of moss, cashmere, and dry woody notes. It delivers a sweet, airy floral warmth suited for cool autumn evenings.

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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, Callis Subtile or Pandora #16?

Callis Subtile takes 3 of 3 categories. Callis Subtile is rated 3.93/5 from 213 votes; Pandora #16 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Callis Subtile for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pandora #16 for a white floral and sweet character.

Which lasts longer, Callis Subtile or Pandora #16?

Callis Subtile lasts longest (Callis Subtile 73/100, Pandora #16 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Callis Subtile or Pandora #16?

Callis Subtile projects furthest (Callis Subtile 64/100, Pandora #16 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Callis Subtile and Pandora #16 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Marigold, Sugar and Moss.

Is Callis Subtile or Pandora #16 better for summer or winter?

Callis Subtile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Callis Subtile and Pandora #16?

Callis Subtile has top notes of Marigold and Sugar, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Musk and Moss. Pandora #16 has top notes of Marigold, Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of White Flowers and Sugar, a base of Woody Notes and Moss.