Fragrance comparison

Calypso Orchid vs Mukhallath

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Calypso Orchid

Demeter Fragrance

3.4212 votes

Rank #56,717 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mukhallath

Orientica

3.3611 votes

Rank #50,666 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mukhallath takes 4 of 5 categories.

Calypso Orchid
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mukhallath
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Calypso Orchid1/5

Mukhallath4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Calypso OrchidDemeter Fragrance

MukhallathOrientica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

Category winnerCalypso OrchidRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

9%Love

45%Like

18%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityMukhallath

SillageMukhallath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerMukhallathBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet83%

powdery65%

lactonic48%

soft spicy30%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

floral61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesOrchid

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotRoseOrangeGeraniumDavana

Heart

CedarCloveSaffronSandalwoodJasmineOrchid

Base

FruitsFloral NotesAmberCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes and Orchid. Durations are only published for Calypso Orchid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 18%Party 8%

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMukhallathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Calypso Orchid delivers a sheer, botanical floral splash centered on sweet pink petals, humid green stems, and powdery vanilla orchid. Spray it on and you get an immediate blast of crisp garden air. There is no heavy syrup here. Instead, soft tropical orchid mingles with mild lactonic warmth and faint freesia-…

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Mukhallath by Orientica opens with a bright citrus burst of bergamot and orange before settling into a warm, spicy rose heart. Spiced saffron and cedar anchor the blend, making it an affordable, wood-leaning unisex option for cooler autumn days. It offers a structured daily scent path for those seeking traditional Mid…

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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, Calypso Orchid or Mukhallath?

Mukhallath takes 4 of 5 categories. Calypso Orchid is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes; Mukhallath is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Calypso Orchid for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mukhallath for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calypso Orchid or Mukhallath?

Mukhallath lasts longest (Mukhallath 80/100, Calypso Orchid 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calypso Orchid or Mukhallath?

Mukhallath projects furthest (Mukhallath 64/100, Calypso Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calypso Orchid and Mukhallath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Floral Notes and Orchid.

Is Calypso Orchid or Mukhallath better for summer or winter?

Calypso Orchid suits daytime wear; Mukhallath suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calypso Orchid and Mukhallath?

Calypso Orchid features Floral Notes and Orchid. Mukhallath has top notes of Bergamot, Rose, Orange and Geranium, heart notes of Cedar, Clove, Saffron and Sandalwood, a base of Fruits, Floral Notes, Amber and Cashmere Wood.