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Kalada vs Salvo Elixir

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

Updated 275 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Kalada

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Salvo Elixir

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Kalada2/4
Salvo Elixir2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Kalada
Sillage & projection
Kalada
Value for money
Salvo Elixir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Salvo Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
KaladaCaravana Luxury
Salvo ElixirMaison Alhambra
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%
4.27/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

49%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage92
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityKalada

SillageKalada

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value88
Category winnerSalvo ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
sweet92%
iris84%
leather77%
smoky69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
tobacco69%
sweet61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
FigFruity NotesBergamotCardamomCoconutDavana
Heart
Ylang-YlangCinnamonJasmineLeatherRoseIrisJuniper
Base
Orris RootMyrrhBirchIndian OudTobaccoBenzoinCoffeeAmbergris
Top
Black PepperTobaccoPineapple
Heart
PatchouliIrisCoffee
Base
Woodsy NotesAmberVanillaBenzoinLabdanum
InformationalShared notesIris, Tobacco, Benzoin and Coffee. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring71
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
Men95
Unisex2
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,841

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerSalvo ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Salvo Elixir by Maison Alhambra brings a dense, amber-forward profile to the affordable market. With notes of tobacco, black pepper, and pineapple, it leans into a masculine, spicy character suited for cooler evenings. The scent provides a reliable, heavy-hitting presence that draws clear comparisons to high-end desig…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kalada or Salvo Elixir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kalada is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Salvo Elixir is rated 4.27/5 from 271 votes. Choose Kalada for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Salvo Elixir for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kalada or Salvo Elixir?

Kalada lasts longest (Kalada 100/100, Salvo Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalada or Salvo Elixir?

Kalada projects furthest (Kalada 92/100, Salvo Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalada and Salvo Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Tobacco, Benzoin and Coffee.

Is Kalada or Salvo Elixir better for summer or winter?

Kalada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalada and Salvo Elixir?

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. Salvo Elixir has top notes of Black Pepper, Tobacco and Pineapple, heart notes of Patchouli, Iris and Coffee, a base of Woodsy Notes, Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin.

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