Fragrance comparison

Kalan vs Adorada

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,976 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kalan

Parfums de Marly

3.652,954 votes

Rank #4,313 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Adorada

Phytoderm

3.8222 votes

Rank #52,904 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kalan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Adorada
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kalan4/5

Adorada1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalanParfums de Marly

AdoradaPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 2,954 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 32%

Category winnerKalanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

22%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

10%Hate

2,954 votes

27%Love

45%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKalan

SillageKalan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value95

Category winnerAdoradaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

lavender44%

white floral30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SpicesBlood OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

Woody NotesMossWhite SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

LemonVerbenaOrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

LavenderOrange BlossomGeraniumRoseJasmine

Base

CedarMossMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Moss. Durations are only published for Kalan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring69

Summer100

Fall23

Winter31

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women3

Date 36%Party 33%Casual 18%Work 13%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,313

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#52,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKalanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Adorada by Phytoderm opens with a bright splash of lemon, verbena, and orange. This floral-fruity blend shifts into a heart of lavender and orange blossom, grounded by a woody base of cedar and patchouli. It is a crisp, daily-wear option for those who enjoy fresh, aromatic scents during warmer spring and summer days.

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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, Kalan or Adorada?

Kalan takes 4 of 5 categories. Kalan is rated 3.65/5 from 2,954 votes; Adorada is rated 3.82/5 from 22 votes. Choose Kalan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Adorada for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalan or Adorada?

Kalan lasts longest (Kalan 78/100, Adorada 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalan or Adorada?

Kalan projects furthest (Kalan 69/100, Adorada 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalan and Adorada smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Moss.

Is Kalan or Adorada better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kalan and Adorada?

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. Adorada has top notes of Lemon, Verbena, Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cedar, Moss, Musk and Patchouli.