Fragrance comparison

Fool Around vs KLĒA

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fool Around

Roads

3.6712 votes

Rank #45,623 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

KLĒA

House of Brandt

3.8651 votes

Rank #35,879 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fool Around takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fool Around
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
KLĒA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fool Around3/5

KLĒA2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fool AroundRoads

KLĒAHouse of Brandt

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 58%

3.86/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerKLĒARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

31%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFool Around

SillageFool Around

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerFool AroundBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery83%

woody65%

amber48%

citrus30%

woody100%

citrus90%

green80%

floral70%

herbal60%

musky50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Flower PetalsMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidMagnoliaHortensiaWater Lily

Base

SandalwoodAmberSea Notes

Top15-30 mins

Olive LeafBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaWater LilyJasmineSea Salt

Base5-7 hrs

Egyptian MuskPapyrusAmberTonka BeanCedarwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Magnolia, Water Lily and Amber. Durations are only published for KLĒA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring64

Summer100

Fall25

Winter4

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,879

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKLĒAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fool Around by Roads is a floral aquatic fragrance that leans into a blend of petal-heavy florals and a grounded, dusty base. Perfect for casual spring afternoons, it highlights magnolia and water lily notes against a persistent sandalwood backdrop. It offers a fresh yet grounded experience for those who enjoy floral-…

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KLĒA by House of Brandt is a refreshing floral aquatic fragrance built around sun-drenched Mediterranean elements. The opening delivers an invigorating splash of crisp olive leaf, sparkling Italian bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange that instantly clears the mind. As the bright citrus settles, a radiant floral heart …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fool Around or KLĒA?

Fool Around takes 3 of 5 categories. Fool Around is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; KLĒA is rated 3.86/5 from 51 votes. Choose Fool Around for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose KLĒA for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fool Around or KLĒA?

Fool Around lasts longest (Fool Around 69/100, KLĒA 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fool Around or KLĒA?

Fool Around projects furthest (Fool Around 61/100, KLĒA 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fool Around and KLĒA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Magnolia, Water Lily and Amber.

Is Fool Around or KLĒA better for summer or winter?

Fool Around suits daytime wear; KLĒA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fool Around and KLĒA?

Fool Around has top notes of Flower Petals and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Magnolia, Hortensia and Water Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Sea Notes. KLĒA has top notes of Olive Leaf, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Water Lily, Jasmine and Sea Salt, a base of Egyptian Musk, Papyrus, Amber and Tonka Bean.