Fragrance comparison

Calm Bliss vs The Woods New Level

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 264 ratings analysed

Calm Bliss

Charlotte Tilbury

3.40255 votes

Rank #43,112 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The Woods New Level

Brooklyn Soap Company

4.449 votes

Rank #33,751 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Woods New Level takes 4 of 4 categories.

Calm Bliss
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Woods New Level
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Calm Bliss0/4

The Woods New Level4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Woods New Level
Sillage & projection: The Woods New Level
Value for money: The Woods New Level
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Woods New Level

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Calm BlissCharlotte Tilbury

The Woods New LevelBrooklyn Soap Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

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

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityThe Woods New Level

SillageThe Woods New Level

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value100

Category winnerThe Woods New LevelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

lavender77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

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

TangerineBergamotNeroliPeppermint

Heart

SaffronNutmegOlibanumCashmere Wood

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Olibanum. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex32

Women58

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,112

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,751

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Woods New LevelHigher 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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The Woods New Level by Brooklyn Soap Company delivers a dry, aromatic cedar signature backed by sharp peppermint and warm nutmeg. Built for active daytime wear in crisp autumn weather, this scent transitions from a bright, citrus opening to a heavy, clean woody base. It offers an earthy alternative to sweet department…

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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 The Woods New Level?

The Woods New Level takes 4 of 4 categories. Calm Bliss is rated 3.40/5 from 255 votes; The Woods New Level is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Calm Bliss for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Woods New Level for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calm Bliss or The Woods New Level?

The Woods New Level lasts longest (The Woods New Level 60/100, Calm Bliss 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calm Bliss or The Woods New Level?

The Woods New Level projects furthest (The Woods New Level 65/100, Calm Bliss 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calm Bliss and The Woods New Level smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Olibanum.

Is Calm Bliss or The Woods New Level better for summer or winter?

Calm Bliss suits daytime wear; The Woods New Level suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calm Bliss and The Woods New Level?

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. The Woods New Level has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Neroli and Peppermint, heart notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Olibanum and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).