Fragrance comparison

Calm Bliss vs Sandan – Pure Essence

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 260 ratings analysed

Calm Bliss

Charlotte Tilbury

3.40255 votes

Rank #43,112 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sandan – Pure Essence

Bruno Acampora

3.805 votes

Rank #58,556 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Calm Bliss
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sandan – Pure Essence
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Calm Bliss2/4

Sandan – Pure Essence2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sandan – Pure Essence
Sillage & projection: Sandan – Pure Essence
Value for money: Calm Bliss
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Calm Bliss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Calm BlissCharlotte Tilbury

Sandan – Pure EssenceBruno Acampora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

34%Like

29%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

255 votes

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySandan – Pure Essence

SillageSandan – Pure Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value31

Category winnerCalm BlissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

lavender77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

musky77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderNeroliBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Cashmere WoodPalo SantoAmbergrisOlibanum

Top

NeroliPink Pepper

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodCashmere WoodMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Calm Bliss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall25

Winter19

Day100

Night32

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex32

Women58

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,112

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCalm BlissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calm Bliss by Charlotte Tilbury delivers an airy wash of relaxation right out of the sprayer. Bergamot and bitter neroli lead the first spray with a bright citrus sparkle. Then comes soothing French lavender. It feels like stepping straight out of a luxury hotel steam room into crisp cotton sheets. The heart leans int…

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Sandan Pure Essence by Bruno Acampora is a woody aromatic fragrance centered around a dry, clean sandalwood base. It opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and neroli, transitioning into a waxy orange blossom heart before settling into a warm, musk-laden skin scent. It suits those seeking an intimate, understated dai…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Calm Bliss or Sandan – Pure Essence?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Calm Bliss is rated 3.40/5 from 255 votes; Sandan – Pure Essence is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Calm Bliss for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sandan – Pure Essence for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Calm Bliss or Sandan – Pure Essence?

Sandan – Pure Essence lasts longest (Sandan – Pure Essence 84/100, Calm Bliss 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calm Bliss or Sandan – Pure Essence?

Sandan – Pure Essence projects furthest (Sandan – Pure Essence 68/100, Calm Bliss 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calm Bliss and Sandan – Pure Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood and Ambergris.

Is Calm Bliss or Sandan – Pure Essence better for summer or winter?

Calm Bliss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calm Bliss and Sandan – Pure Essence?

Calm Bliss has top notes of Lavender, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Palo Santo, Ambergris and Olibanum. Sandan – Pure Essence has top notes of Neroli and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Ambergris.