Fragrance comparison

Gaelic Origin vs Kalan

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 2,955 ratings analysed

Gaelic Origin

The Dua Brand

3.001 votes

Rank #67,888 LavenderWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kalan

Parfums de Marly

3.652,954 votes

Rank #3,776 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gaelic Origin
Choose it for a lavender and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kalan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gaelic Origin1/5

Kalan4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gaelic OriginThe Dua Brand

KalanParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.65/ 5 · 2,954 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

22%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

10%Hate

2,954 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityKalan

SillageKalan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value35

Category winnerGaelic OriginBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderTonka BeanSpicesWhite SandalwoodOrange BlossomAmberWoodsy NotesBlood OrangeBlack PepperMoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

SpicesBlood OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

Woody NotesMossWhite SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Category winnerKalanLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,776

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerKalanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gaelic Origin by The Dua Brand presents a punchy woody spicy profile built around sharp contrasts. It opens with an energetic splash of blood orange tangled with pungent black pepper and dry spices. That lively kick quickly meets a clean, herbal heart of lavender and gentle orange blossom, giving the fragrance an arom…

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Parfums de Marly Kalan is an unapologetic, fiery spice bomb anchored by rich woods and dark blood orange. Right from the initial spray, sharp black pepper and warm spices clash against juicy citrus, creating a prickle of heat that grabs your attention immediately. As the initial flash mellows, herbal lavender and crea…

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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, Gaelic Origin or Kalan?

Kalan takes 4 of 5 categories. Gaelic Origin is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Kalan is rated 3.65/5 from 2,954 votes. Choose Gaelic Origin for a lavender and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kalan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gaelic Origin or Kalan?

Kalan lasts longest (Kalan 78/100, Gaelic Origin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gaelic Origin or Kalan?

Kalan projects furthest (Kalan 69/100, Gaelic Origin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gaelic Origin and Kalan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Tonka Bean, Spices and White Sandalwood.

Is Gaelic Origin or Kalan better for summer or winter?

Gaelic Origin suits daytime wear; Kalan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gaelic Origin and Kalan?

Gaelic Origin features Lavender, Tonka Bean, Spices, White Sandalwood and Orange Blossom. Kalan has top notes of Spices, Blood Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Woody Notes, Moss, White Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.