Fragrance comparison

Kalan vs Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,956 ratings analysed

Kalan

Parfums de Marly

3.652,954 votes

Rank #4,313 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #45,474 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kalan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kalan1/5

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Sillage & projection: Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Value for money: Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Kalan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalanParfums de Marly

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of AmalfiThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 2,954 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

SillageCupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value88

Category winnerCupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of AmalfiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus 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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyCalabrian bergamotChinese OsmanthusItalian MandarinOrange BlossomBitter OrangeMineral notesBlood OrangeBlack PepperYlang-YlangViolet LeafAkigalawood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women3

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 25%Date 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,313

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#45,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi by The Dua Brand is an intense citrus aromatic hybrid built for high heat and sunny daytime wear. The opening blast hits hard with bitter orange, blood orange, and bright Calabrian bergamot. It delivers the sharp juiciness of crushed citrus peels right away. As the initial citrus …

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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 Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi takes 3 of 5 categories. Kalan is rated 3.65/5 from 2,954 votes; Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Kalan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalan or Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi?

They last about the same: Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi 80/100, Kalan 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kalan or Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi projects furthest (Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi 100/100, Kalan 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalan and Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Orange Blossom.

Is Kalan or Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi better for summer or winter?

Kalan suits evening wear; Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalan and Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi?

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. Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi features Lily-of-the-Valley, Calabrian bergamot, Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin and Orange Blossom.