Dimlight vs The Calling
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Calling takes 4 of 5 categories.
DimlightChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
The CallingChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dimlight1/5
The Calling4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Calling
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Calling
- Sillage & projection
- The Calling
- Value for money
- Dimlight
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Calling
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DimlightVoyagerThe CallingPhuong DangWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%
3.82/ 5 · 164 votes
Have 15%Had 6%Want 80%
Category winnerThe CallingRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
21%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
29%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
29%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Calling
SillageThe Calling
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDimlightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy91%
almond83%
rum74%
sweet65%
powdery56%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
chocolate77%
aromatic69%
tobacco61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumAlmondCardamom
Heart
OakTobacco
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVanilla
Top
RumLavenderPink PepperCardamomCuminGreen MangoCypress
Heart
Guaiac WoodCinnamonSaffronClary SageCarnation
Base
ChocolateTobaccoCaramelVanillaSandalwoodLabdanumMuskPapyrus
InformationalShared notesRum, Cardamom, Tobacco and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day71
Night100
Spring15
Summer8
Fall100
Winter62
Day55
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,169
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#4,672
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerThe CallingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDimlight by Voyager opens with a sharp kick of dark rum, spiced cardamom, and crushed bitter almond. As the booze settles, dry tobacco and charred oak emerge in the heart, giving the scent a smoky, woody character that cuts through cold air. The base lingers on cedarwood, sandalwood, and a subtle touch of vanilla that…
Reviews →The Calling by Phuong Dang delivers a bold, woody spicy profile built around dark chocolate and tobacco. It features an punchy opening of rum and green mango that settles into a resinous, warm heart. Best suited for cooler evenings, this unisex scent offers a complex, unconventional experience for those who appreciate…
Reviews →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, Dimlight or The Calling?
The Calling takes 4 of 5 categories. Dimlight is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes; The Calling is rated 3.82/5 from 164 votes. Choose Dimlight for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Calling for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dimlight or The Calling?
The Calling lasts longest (The Calling 85/100, Dimlight 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dimlight or The Calling?
The Calling projects furthest (The Calling 78/100, Dimlight 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dimlight and The Calling smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Rum, Cardamom, Tobacco and Sandalwood.
Is Dimlight or The Calling better for summer or winter?
Dimlight suits evening wear; The Calling suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dimlight and The Calling?
Dimlight has top notes of Rum, Almond and Cardamom, heart notes of Oak and Tobacco, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Vanilla. The Calling has top notes of Rum, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon, Saffron and Clary Sage, a base of Chocolate, Tobacco, Caramel and Vanilla.
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