Fragrance comparison

Creation vs Kalanit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 644 ratings analysed

Creation

Ted Lapidus

3.85575 votes

Rank #4,351 EarthyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Kalanit

O Boticário

4.5469 votes

Rank #25,506 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalanit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creation
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Kalanit
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Creation3/7

Kalanit4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreationTed Lapidus

KalanitO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 69%Had 31%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

31%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

575 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCreation

SillageKalanit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value74

Category winnerCreationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

floral92%

mossy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyCassisNeroliOrris

Heart

CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

Orange BlossomPlumTangerinePeachVioletNeroliBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineMimosaTuberoseCarnationRoseBlack locust

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarWoody NotesAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Carnation, Tuberose and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer21

Fall100

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKalanitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex31

Women64

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#25,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCreationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This formulation brings a distinct floral green density that defies contemporary sugary trends. A sharp burst of cassis and soapy neroli gives way to a bitter carnation and heavy tuberose heart, resting on a thick bed of natural moss and warm patchouli. It suits enthusiasts seeking a vintage aesthetic during chilly au…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation or Kalanit?

Kalanit takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes; Kalanit is rated 4.54/5 from 69 votes. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Kalanit for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Creation or Kalanit?

They last about the same: Creation 75/100, Kalanit 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Creation or Kalanit?

Projection is very close: Kalanit 70/100, Creation 69/100 for sillage.

Do Creation and Kalanit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Carnation, Tuberose and Rose.

Is Creation or Kalanit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kalanit is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation and Kalanit?

Creation has top notes of Honey, Cassis, Neroli and Orris, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. 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.