Fragrance comparison

Calycanthus vs Orange Honey

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 324 ratings analysed

4 wins

Calycanthus

Acca Kappa

4.02259 votes

Rank #6,673 White FloralFloral

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Orange Honey

Zara

4.0265 votes

Rank #12,309 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calycanthus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Calycanthus
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Orange Honey
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Calycanthus4/7

Orange Honey3/7

Ratings & consensus: Calycanthus
Community sentiment: Orange Honey
Longevity: Calycanthus
Sillage & projection: Calycanthus
Value for money: Orange Honey
Versatility: Orange Honey
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

Orange HoneyZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

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

43%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerOrange HoneyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCalycanthus

SillageCalycanthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value86

Category winnerOrange HoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

fresh65%

citrus56%

white floral100%

citrus83%

floral65%

sweet48%

soapy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliGrassBergamot

Heart

JasmineCalycanthusCyclamenPeony

Base

Orange BlossomHoneyPeachMusk

Top

Neroli

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Orchid

InformationalShared notesNeroli and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer79

Fall89

Winter47

Day100

Night26

Category winnerOrange HoneyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex21

Women77

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#12,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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.

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Zara Orange Honey is a clean floral scent that centers on bright citrus blossoms and a smooth base. The fragrance relies on a simple structure to deliver a fresh, easygoing experience. It serves as an uncomplicated, breezy option for daytime wear when you want something clean and bright without a heavy perfume trail.

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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 Orange Honey?

Calycanthus takes 4 of 7 categories. Calycanthus is rated 4.02/5 from 259 votes; Orange Honey is rated 4.02/5 from 65 votes. Choose Calycanthus for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Orange Honey for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calycanthus or Orange Honey?

Calycanthus lasts longest (Calycanthus 63/100, Orange Honey 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calycanthus or Orange Honey?

Projection is very close: Calycanthus 58/100, Orange Honey 57/100 for sillage.

Do Calycanthus and Orange Honey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli and Orange Blossom.

Is Calycanthus or Orange Honey better for summer or winter?

For summer, Orange Honey is the stronger pick. For winter, Orange Honey is the stronger pick. Orange Honey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calycanthus and Orange Honey?

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. Orange Honey has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Orchid.