Fragrance comparison

Fig & Vanilla vs Kalada

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Fig & Vanilla

The Dua Brand

4.4224 votes

Rank #20,336 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Kalada

Caravana Luxury

5.004 votes

Rank #41,472 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Fig & Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kalada
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Fig & Vanilla2/4

Kalada2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fig & VanillaThe Dua Brand

KaladaCaravana Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 62%Had 8%Want 30%

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

63%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityKalada

SillageKalada

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFig & VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

iris69%

amber61%

amber100%

sweet92%

iris84%

leather77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaTonka BeanIrisFigMuskMandarin OrangeTolu BalsamAlmondDavanaRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

FigFruity NotesBergamotCardamomCoconutDavana

Heart

Ylang-YlangCinnamonJasmineLeatherRoseIrisJuniper

Base

Orris RootMyrrhBirchIndian OudTobaccoBenzoinCoffeeAmbergris

InformationalShared notesIris, Fig, Davana and Rose. Durations are only published for Fig & Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#41,472

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFig & VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fig & Vanilla by The Dua Brand offers a rich, sweet blend of ripe fruit and smooth warmth. The scent opens with a burst of sweet fig and juicy mandarin orange, quickly joined by bitter almond and aromatic davana. In the middle stages, powdery iris and soft rose create a clean, elegant floral texture that softens the u…

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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, Fig & Vanilla or Kalada?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fig & Vanilla is rated 4.42/5 from 24 votes; Kalada is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Fig & Vanilla for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kalada for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fig & Vanilla or Kalada?

Kalada lasts longest (Kalada 100/100, Fig & Vanilla 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fig & Vanilla or Kalada?

Kalada projects furthest (Kalada 92/100, Fig & Vanilla 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fig & Vanilla and Kalada smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Fig, Davana and Rose.

Is Fig & Vanilla or Kalada better for summer or winter?

Fig & Vanilla suits daytime wear; Kalada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fig & Vanilla and Kalada?

Fig & Vanilla features Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Iris, Fig and Musk. 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.