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Fraîche Molécules vs Kaltio

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

Updated 27 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fraîche Molécules takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Fraîche Molécules

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Kaltio

    Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fraîche Molécules3/4
Kaltio1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Fraîche Molécules
Sillage & projection
Fraîche Molécules
Value for money
Fraîche Molécules
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kaltio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fraîche MoléculesDi Caprio Parfum
KaltioScent of Finland
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%
3.92/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

31%Love
31%Like
31%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage88
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityFraîche Molécules

SillageFraîche Molécules

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value50
Category winnerFraîche MoléculesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
ozonic84%
green77%
woody69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
ozonic83%
green65%
fresh spicy48%
aromatic30%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, ozonic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Ozonic notesBergamotGalbanumLime
Heart2-4 hrs
ConiferVioletSageFloral Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarwoodVetiverAmberMusk
Notes
Ozonic notesBergamotLimeGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOzonic notes, Bergamot and Lime. Durations are only published for Fraîche Molécules, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer40
Fall80
Winter20
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,720

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerKaltioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fraîche Molécules opens with an icy gust of ozonic air, sour lime, and zesty bergamot. The first minute has a sharp alcohol vapor, but it settles fast into bitter green galbanum. Crisp conifer needles and clean clary sage take over the midsection. A touch of dewy violet softens the pine sap without turning sweet. As t…

Reviews →

Kaltio by Scent of Finland opens with a crisp, bracing rush of citrus and green notes, capturing the essence of a Nordic spring. It settles into a clean, ozonic aquatic that feels light on the skin. Designed for both men and women, this 2020 release is perfect for daily wear in warmer weather or office settings where …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fraîche Molécules or Kaltio?

Fraîche Molécules takes 3 of 4 categories. Fraîche Molécules is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Kaltio is rated 3.92/5 from 21 votes. Choose Fraîche Molécules for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaltio for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fraîche Molécules or Kaltio?

Fraîche Molécules lasts longest (Fraîche Molécules 90/100, Kaltio 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fraîche Molécules or Kaltio?

Fraîche Molécules projects furthest (Fraîche Molécules 88/100, Kaltio 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fraîche Molécules and Kaltio smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, ozonic and green accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes, Bergamot and Lime.

Is Fraîche Molécules or Kaltio better for summer or winter?

Fraîche Molécules suits daytime wear; Kaltio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fraîche Molécules and Kaltio?

Fraîche Molécules has top notes of Ozonic notes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lime, heart notes of Conifer, Violet, Sage and Floral Notes, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Amber and Musk. Kaltio features Ozonic notes, Bergamot, Lime and Green Notes.

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