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Floating vs Calycanthus

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

Updated 823 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calycanthus takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Floating

    Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Calycanthus

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Floating3/7
Calycanthus4/7
Ratings & consensus
Floating
Community sentiment
Calycanthus
Longevity
Calycanthus
Sillage & projection
Calycanthus
Value for money
Calycanthus
Versatility
Floating
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Floating

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FloatingLiis
CalycanthusAcca Kappa
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 564 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 259 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerFloatingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
33%Like
18%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

564 votes

37%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

259 votes

Category winnerCalycanthusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity44
〰 Sillage33
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityCalycanthus

SillageCalycanthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value59
Category winnerCalycanthusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
musky77%
powdery69%
woody61%
white floral100%
floral91%
fruity83%
sweet74%
fresh65%
citrus56%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
NeroliGrassBergamot
Heart
JasmineCalycanthusCyclamenPeony
Base
Orange BlossomHoneyPeachMusk
InformationalShared notesPeach and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Floating, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter16
Day100
Night9
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFloatingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
Men2
Unisex21
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,304

PerfumerAlissa Sullivan, Leslie Hendin

Launched—

Reviews160

Overall rank#7,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerFloatingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liis Floating captures the effortless comfort of freshly washed sheets drying in a sunny morning breeze. It opens with a bright burst of crisp bergamot and sliced ripe peach, offering a juicy yet watery sweetness that never turns syrupy or cloying. Within minutes, a clean linen accord steps forward, blending soft whit…

Reviews →

Calycanthus by Acca Kappa is a Floral fragrance for women. Calycanthus was launched in 2003. Top notes are Neroli, Grass and Bergamot; middle notes are Jasmine, Calycanthus, Cyclamen and Peony; base notes are Orange Blossom, Honey, Peach and Musk.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Floating or Calycanthus?

Calycanthus takes 4 of 7 categories. Floating is rated 4.04/5 from 564 votes; Calycanthus is rated 4.02/5 from 259 votes. Choose Floating for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Calycanthus for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Floating or Calycanthus?

Calycanthus lasts longest (Calycanthus 63/100, Floating 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Floating or Calycanthus?

Calycanthus projects furthest (Calycanthus 58/100, Floating 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Floating and Calycanthus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach and Bergamot.

Is Floating or Calycanthus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Floating is the stronger pick. For winter, Calycanthus is the stronger pick. Floating suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Floating and Calycanthus?

Floating features Linen, Peach, Bergamot, Wild Orchid and Sequoia. Calycanthus has top notes of Neroli, Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Calycanthus, Cyclamen and Peony, a base of Orange Blossom, Honey, Peach and Musk.

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