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Callis Subtile vs Red

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

Updated 350 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Callis Subtile takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Callis Subtile

    Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Red

    Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Callis Subtile6/7
Red1/7
Ratings & consensus
Callis Subtile
Community sentiment
Callis Subtile
Longevity
Callis Subtile
Sillage & projection
Callis Subtile
Value for money
Red
Versatility
Callis Subtile
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
RedWe Pink
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
3.76/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
Category winnerCallis SubtileRating 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

42%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerCallis SubtileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityCallis Subtile

SillageCallis Subtile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value71
Category winnerRedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
sweet92%
aromatic84%
balsamic77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
sweet92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MarigoldSugar
Heart
Floral NotesAmber
Base
MuskMoss
Top
Blood OrangeSaffronMarigold
Heart
Egyptian JasmineVioletLavenderHawthorn
Base
PralineAmberMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesMarigold, Amber, Musk 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
Spring73
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCallis SubtileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex24
Women73
Men2
Unisex20
Women78
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,743

PerfumerEmilie Bouge

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#15,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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…

Reviews →

We Pink Red arrives with a burst of sugary brightness that immediately commands attention. The first spray reveals a sharp citrus splash of blood orange paired with the dry, slightly medicinal warmth of saffron. As the fragrance settles on your skin, the sweetness shifts from a simple sugar rush to a rich, warm pralin…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Callis Subtile or Red?

Callis Subtile takes 6 of 7 categories. Callis Subtile is rated 3.93/5 from 213 votes; Red is rated 3.76/5 from 137 votes. Choose Callis Subtile for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Red for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Callis Subtile or Red?

Callis Subtile lasts longest (Callis Subtile 73/100, Red 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Callis Subtile or Red?

Callis Subtile projects furthest (Callis Subtile 64/100, Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Callis Subtile and Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Marigold, Amber, Musk and Moss.

Is Callis Subtile or Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Callis Subtile is the stronger pick. For winter, Red is the stronger pick. Callis Subtile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Callis Subtile and Red?

Callis Subtile has top notes of Marigold and Sugar, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Musk and Moss. Red has top notes of Blood Orange, Saffron and Marigold, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Violet, Lavender and Hawthorn, a base of Praline, Amber, Musk and Moss.

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