Fragrance comparison

Calycanthus vs LXXXV The Limited Collection

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 277 ratings analysed

4 wins

Calycanthus

Acca Kappa

4.02259 votes

Rank #6,671 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

LXXXV The Limited Collection

Zara

3.6118 votes

Rank #39,084 CitrusMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calycanthus takes 4 of 5 categories.

Calycanthus
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
LXXXV The Limited Collection
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Calycanthus4/5

LXXXV The Limited Collection1/5

Ratings & consensus: Calycanthus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Calycanthus
Sillage & projection: Calycanthus
Value for money: LXXXV The Limited Collection
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Calycanthus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalycanthusAcca Kappa

LXXXV The Limited CollectionZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerCalycanthusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

259 votes

11%Love

61%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCalycanthus

SillageCalycanthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLXXXV The Limited CollectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

fresh65%

citrus56%

citrus100%

musky91%

white floral83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliGrassBergamot

Heart

JasmineCalycanthusCyclamenPeony

Base

Orange BlossomHoneyPeachMusk

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Neroli

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot and Musk. 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

Summer74

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter10

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex21

Women77

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#39,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCalycanthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calycanthus by Acca Kappa is a Floral fragrance for women. Calycanthus was launched in 2003. Top notes are Neroli, Grass and Bergamot; middle notes are Jasmine, Calycanthus, Cyclamen and Peony; base notes are Orange Blossom, Honey, Peach and Musk.

Reviews →

A soft citrus musk built around bergamot, neroli, and a powdery clean finish. LXXXV The Limited Collection opens bright, then settles into a very gentle white floral and skin-like musk that many people read as fresh, airy, and slightly baby-powdery. It suits quiet wear more than statement wear. If you want an easy aft…

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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, Calycanthus or LXXXV The Limited Collection?

Calycanthus takes 4 of 5 categories. Calycanthus is rated 4.02/5 from 259 votes; LXXXV The Limited Collection is rated 3.61/5 from 18 votes. Choose Calycanthus for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose LXXXV The Limited Collection for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calycanthus or LXXXV The Limited Collection?

Calycanthus lasts longest (Calycanthus 63/100, LXXXV The Limited Collection 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calycanthus or LXXXV The Limited Collection?

Calycanthus projects furthest (Calycanthus 58/100, LXXXV The Limited Collection 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calycanthus and LXXXV The Limited Collection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot and Musk.

Is Calycanthus or LXXXV The Limited Collection better for summer or winter?

LXXXV The Limited Collection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calycanthus and LXXXV The Limited Collection?

Calycanthus has top notes of Neroli, Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Calycanthus, Cyclamen and Peony, a base of Orange Blossom, Honey, Peach and Musk. LXXXV The Limited Collection has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Musk.