Fragrance comparison

Calvin vs Chaleur

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 281 ratings analysed

3 wins

Calvin

Calvin Klein

4.55266 votes

Rank #26,556 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Chaleur

Andre d'Archer

3.0715 votes

Rank #70,119 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calvin takes 3 of 5 categories.

Calvin
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chaleur
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Calvin3/5

Chaleur2/5

Ratings & consensus: Calvin
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chaleur
Sillage & projection: Chaleur
Value for money: Calvin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Calvin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalvinCalvin Klein

ChaleurAndre d'Archer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 34%Had 29%Want 37%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 32%Had 21%Want 46%

Category winnerCalvinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

26%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

266 votes

20%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

53%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityChaleur

SillageChaleur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCalvinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

herbal77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

floral86%

aromatic72%

aldehydic58%

warm spicy44%

sweet30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChamomileNeroliBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

TarragonOrange BlossomGeraniumCinnamonLemon Verbena

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliMuskVetiverSandalwood

Notes

HawthornWhite PepperGeraniumOrange BlossomLemonBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Geranium. Durations are only published for Calvin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer58

Fall100

Winter96

Day71

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex5

Women3

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,119

PerfumerAndre d'Archer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCalvinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin by Calvin Klein is an aromatic woody fragrance launched in 1981 that brings a brisk, herbal character to traditional men's perfumery. The opening delivers a crisp flash of bergamot, lemon, and mandarin orange tempered by soothing chamomile and bright neroli. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent transitions …

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Chaleur by Andre d'Archer offers a sharp twist on the aromatic spicy genre. It matches crisp white pepper and lemon with orange blossom, settling into a dry, warm floral skin scent. This unisex blend suits casual spring days or relaxed weekend mornings when you want a quiet, refreshing clean feeling without heavy wood…

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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, Calvin or Chaleur?

Calvin takes 3 of 5 categories. Calvin is rated 4.55/5 from 266 votes; Chaleur is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Calvin for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chaleur for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Calvin or Chaleur?

Chaleur lasts longest (Chaleur 83/100, Calvin 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calvin or Chaleur?

Chaleur projects furthest (Chaleur 81/100, Calvin 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calvin and Chaleur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Geranium.

Is Calvin or Chaleur better for summer or winter?

Calvin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calvin and Chaleur?

Calvin has top notes of Chamomile, Neroli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tarragon, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Chaleur features Hawthorn, White Pepper, Geranium, Orange Blossom and Lemon.