Fragrance comparison

Chic et Bohème vs Kalanit

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 230 ratings analysed

Chic et Bohème

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.75161 votes

Rank #13,339 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Kalanit

O Boticário

4.5469 votes

Rank #23,165 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalanit takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chic et Bohème
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kalanit
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.

Chic et Bohème1/7

Kalanit6/7

Ratings & consensus: Kalanit
Community sentiment: Kalanit
Longevity: Kalanit
Sillage & projection: Kalanit
Value for money: Kalanit
Versatility: Kalanit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chic et Bohème

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic et BohèmeChabaud Maison de Parfum

KalanitO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.54/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 8%Had 68%Want 24%

Category winnerKalanitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

161 votes

68%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerKalanitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityKalanit

SillageKalanit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value74

Category winnerKalanitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

yellow floral50%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasminePlum

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

Orange BlossomPlumTangerinePeachVioletNeroliBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineMimosaTuberoseCarnationRoseBlack locust

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarWoody NotesAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Chic et Bohème, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall60

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Spring62

Summer21

Fall100

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKalanitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 11%

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#23,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerChic et BohèmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chic et Bohème opens with a bright spark of mandarin orange and crisp neroli. The citrus hits fast. Within minutes, the sharp solvent edge softens into a lush bouquet of creamy orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and sweet jasmine petals. A faint note of ripe plum adds subtle fruitiness without making it sugary. As the flora…

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Kalanit by O Boticário is a lush, sunny 1990s floral perfume that blends rich white florals with sweet orchard fruits and smooth woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of orange blossom, ripe peach, and tangy plum before opening into a deep heart of tuberose, gardenia, and golden ylang-ylang. Grounded by a cre…

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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, Chic et Bohème or Kalanit?

Kalanit takes 6 of 7 categories. Chic et Bohème is rated 3.75/5 from 161 votes; Kalanit is rated 4.54/5 from 69 votes. Choose Chic et Bohème for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kalanit for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Chic et Bohème or Kalanit?

Kalanit lasts longest (Kalanit 73/100, Chic et Bohème 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic et Bohème or Kalanit?

Kalanit projects furthest (Kalanit 70/100, Chic et Bohème 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic et Bohème and Kalanit smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Chic et Bohème or Kalanit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chic et Bohème is the stronger pick. For winter, Kalanit is the stronger pick. Chic et Bohème suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic et Bohème and Kalanit?

Chic et Bohème has top notes of Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. Kalanit has top notes of Orange Blossom, Plum, Tangerine and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.