Fragrance comparison

Declaration vs Kalada

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,216 ratings analysed

Declaration

Cartier

4.046,212 votes

Rank #1,266 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Kalada

Caravana Luxury

5.004 votes

Rank #43,619 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Declaration
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kalada
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Declaration2/4

Kalada2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeclarationCartier

KaladaCaravana Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 6,212 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

6,212 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityKalada

SillageKalada

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDeclarationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

amber100%

sweet92%

iris84%

leather77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both leather and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeCarawayBirchBergamotCorianderMandarin OrangeNeroliArtemisia

Heart

Guatemalan CardamomPepperGingerIrisJuniperCinnamonOrris RootJasmine

Base

Tahitian VetiverTeaCedarLeatherOakmossAmber

Top

FigFruity NotesBergamotCardamomCoconutDavana

Heart

Ylang-YlangCinnamonJasmineLeatherRoseIrisJuniper

Base

Orris RootMyrrhBirchIndian OudTobaccoBenzoinCoffeeAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBirch, Bergamot, Iris and Juniper. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women2

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,266

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#43,619

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeclarationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier Declaration opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot before immediately shifting into an assertive heart of Guatemalan cardamom, pepper, and caraway. Jean-Claude Ellena crafted this 1998 fragrance around a striking contrast between cool citrus and warm, dry spices that carry a distinct huma…

Reviews →

Kalada by Caravana Luxury is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Kalada was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Shadi Samra. Top notes are Fig, Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Cardamom, Coconut and Davana; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Leather, Rose…

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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, Declaration or Kalada?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Declaration is rated 4.04/5 from 6,212 votes; Kalada is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Declaration for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Kalada for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Declaration or Kalada?

Kalada lasts longest (Kalada 100/100, Declaration 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Declaration or Kalada?

Kalada projects furthest (Kalada 92/100, Declaration 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Declaration and Kalada smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Birch, Bergamot, Iris and Juniper.

Is Declaration or Kalada better for summer or winter?

Kalada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Declaration and Kalada?

Declaration has top notes of Bitter Orange, Caraway, Birch and Bergamot, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper, Ginger and Iris, a base of Tahitian Vetiver, Tea, Cedar and Leather. Kalada has top notes of Fig, Fruity Notes, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Leather, a base of Orris Root, Myrrh, Birch and Indian Oud.