Fragrance comparison

Callis Subtile vs So Nomad

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 235 ratings analysed

4 wins

Callis Subtile

Orens

3.93213 votes

Rank #9,743 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

So Nomad

Korloff Paris

2.8622 votes

Rank #69,993 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Callis Subtile takes 4 of 5 categories.

Callis Subtile
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
So Nomad
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Callis Subtile4/5

So Nomad1/5

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

So NomadKorloff Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

2.86/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

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

23%Love

14%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

32%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate47

Category winners

LongevityCallis Subtile

SillageCallis Subtile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value46

Category winnerSo NomadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

earthy92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

mossy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldSugar

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

MuskMoss

Top

SaffronNutmegMarigold

Heart

NagarmothaCedarwoodLabdanumRose

Base

MuskMossOudAmberVanilla

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

Spring27

Summer9

Fall64

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

Men56

Unisex38

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,743

PerfumerEmilie Bouge

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#69,993

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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So Nomad from Korloff Paris opens with a sharp, spice-forward burst of saffron and nutmeg. As it settles, earthy nagarmotha and dry cedarwood create a rugged, masculine profile. This 2024 release is best suited for cooler weather, finding its rhythm during evening outings or formal winter gatherings. It leans heavily …

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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 So Nomad?

Callis Subtile takes 4 of 5 categories. Callis Subtile is rated 3.93/5 from 213 votes; So Nomad is rated 2.86/5 from 22 votes. Choose Callis Subtile for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose So Nomad for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Callis Subtile or So Nomad?

Callis Subtile lasts longest (Callis Subtile 73/100, So Nomad 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Callis Subtile or So Nomad?

Callis Subtile projects furthest (Callis Subtile 64/100, So Nomad 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Callis Subtile and So Nomad smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Marigold, Amber, Musk and Moss.

Is Callis Subtile or So Nomad better for summer or winter?

Callis Subtile suits daytime wear; So Nomad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Callis Subtile and So Nomad?

Callis Subtile has top notes of Marigold and Sugar, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Musk and Moss. So Nomad has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Marigold, heart notes of Nagarmotha, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Oud and Amber.