Fragrance comparison

Estelle vs Kalocsa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

4 wins

Estelle

Badar

4.0030 votes

Rank #15,113 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Kalocsa

Terra Hungaria

3.805 votes

Rank #64,459 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Estelle takes 4 of 4 categories.

Estelle
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kalocsa
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Estelle4/4

Kalocsa0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EstelleBadar

KalocsaTerra Hungaria

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 15%Had 20%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEstelle

SillageEstelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEstelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

honey69%

musky61%

powdery100%

floral92%

musky84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Heliotrope

Heart

HoneyLabdanumBenzoinStyraxPlum

Base

Guaiac WoodWoody NotesAmbroxanCypriolWhite MuskCaramelVanilla

Top

RaspberryPlumWatery NotesCalabrian bergamot

Heart

CyclamenVioletRosePoppyLily of the ValleyBlack CurrantTulip

Base

White MuskSandalwoodBenzoinStyraxCivetResinCashmeranVanilla

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Styrax, Plum and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,113

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#64,459

PerfumerCsaba Balint

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEstelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Estelle by Badar is an oriental woody fragrance that balances a powdery heliotrope opening with a rich, resinous heart. Featuring notes of honey, plum, and benzoin, this unisex scent anchors itself in a deep foundation of caramel and guaiac wood. It is a distinct, warm composition for those who appreciate sweet, balsa…

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Terra Hungaria Kalocsa opens with a bright splash of raspberry and Calabrian bergamot, quickly shifting into a dense, spiced plum note that feels moist and slightly dusty. It sits close to the skin as a soft, powdery floral, suited for quiet spring mornings or intimate indoor wear.

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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, Estelle or Kalocsa?

Estelle takes 4 of 4 categories. Estelle is rated 4.00/5 from 30 votes; Kalocsa is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Estelle for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kalocsa for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Estelle or Kalocsa?

They last about the same: Estelle 81/100, Kalocsa 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Estelle or Kalocsa?

Estelle projects furthest (Estelle 72/100, Kalocsa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Estelle and Kalocsa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Styrax, Plum and White Musk.

Is Estelle or Kalocsa better for summer or winter?

Estelle suits evening wear; Kalocsa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Estelle and Kalocsa?

Estelle has top notes of Heliotrope, heart notes of Honey, Labdanum, Benzoin and Styrax, a base of Guaiac Wood, Woody Notes, Ambroxan and Cypriol. Kalocsa has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Watery Notes and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Violet, Rose and Poppy, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Styrax.