Fragrance comparison

Calma vs Rectoverso Mystery Secret

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Calma

ODUR

3.3849 votes

Rank #15,663 PowderyWhite Floral

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57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Rectoverso Mystery Secret

Ulric de Varens

4.0021 votes

Rank #36,663 VanillaAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret takes 3 of 5 categories.

Calma
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Calma2/5

Rectoverso Mystery Secret3/5

Ratings & consensus: Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Calma
Sillage & projection: Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Value for money: Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Calma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalmaODUR

Rectoverso Mystery SecretUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 40%Want 44%

Category winnerRectoverso Mystery SecretRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

24%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCalma

SillageRectoverso Mystery Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value90

Category winnerRectoverso Mystery SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

lactonic77%

almond69%

woody61%

vanilla100%

almond92%

sweet84%

lactonic77%

caramel69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both vanilla, powdery and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VanillaAlmondHazelnut

Heart

JasmineHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavender

Base

MilkSandalwoodMuskAmbergris

Top20-30 mins

AlmondOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

MuskJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCaramelMilkHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Almond, Jasmine and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Rectoverso Mystery Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring38

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 35%Date 30%Party 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,663

PerfumerGiovanni Sammarco

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#36,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCalmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calma by ODUR delivers a lactonic, nutty experience anchored by almond and milk. Launched in 2020 by Giovanni Sammarco, this unisex scent leans into creamy sandalwood and soft floral mid-notes. It functions best as an approachable, daily-wear fragrance for those who enjoy skin-hugging, comfortable gourmands during tra…

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Rectoverso Mystery Secret by Ulric de Varens is an indulgent, comfort-forward gourmand centered on creamy vanilla, toasted almond, and sweet caramel. The opening introduces a playful burst of candied orange peel and nutty almond oil that rapidly softens into a tender jasmine and powdery heliotrope core. As it settles…

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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, Calma or Rectoverso Mystery Secret?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret takes 3 of 5 categories. Calma is rated 3.38/5 from 49 votes; Rectoverso Mystery Secret is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes. Choose Calma for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rectoverso Mystery Secret for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calma or Rectoverso Mystery Secret?

Calma lasts longest (Calma 77/100, Rectoverso Mystery Secret 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calma or Rectoverso Mystery Secret?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret projects furthest (Rectoverso Mystery Secret 71/100, Calma 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calma and Rectoverso Mystery Secret smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and almond accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Almond, Jasmine and Heliotrope.

Is Calma or Rectoverso Mystery Secret better for summer or winter?

Calma suits daytime wear; Rectoverso Mystery Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calma and Rectoverso Mystery Secret?

Calma has top notes of Vanilla, Almond and Hazelnut, heart notes of Jasmine, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Milk, Sandalwood, Musk and Ambergris. Rectoverso Mystery Secret has top notes of Almond and Orange, heart notes of Musk and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Milk and Heliotrope.