Fragrance comparison

Kalan vs Kalos

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,047 ratings analysed

Kalan

Parfums de Marly

3.652,954 votes

Rank #4,313 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Kalos

Maison Alhambra

4.0893 votes

Rank #7,239 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalos takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kalan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kalos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Kalan3/7

Kalos4/7

Ratings & consensus: Kalos
Community sentiment: Kalos
Longevity: Kalan
Sillage & projection: Kalan
Value for money: Kalos
Versatility: Kalos
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

KalosMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 2,954 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 51%Had 7%Want 42%

Category winnerKalosRating 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

51%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerKalosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityKalan

SillageKalan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value81

Category winnerKalosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus

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

Black PepperSpicesBlood Orange

Heart

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMuskSandalwoodWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesSpices, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Lavender. 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

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKalosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women3

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

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,313

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#7,239

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

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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Kalos is a bold oriental scent for those who gravitate toward spicy, woody compositions. It features a bright blood orange and black pepper opening that settles into a robust heart of lavender and orange blossom. The dry-down relies on tonka bean and musk, making it a reliable choice for cooler weather or formal offic…

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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 Kalos?

Kalos takes 4 of 7 categories. Kalan is rated 3.65/5 from 2,954 votes; Kalos is rated 4.08/5 from 93 votes. Choose Kalan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kalos for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kalan or Kalos?

Kalan lasts longest (Kalan 78/100, Kalos 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalan or Kalos?

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

Do Kalan and Kalos smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Spices, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Lavender.

Is Kalan or Kalos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kalan is the stronger pick. For winter, Kalan is the stronger pick. Kalan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalan and Kalos?

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. Kalos has top notes of Black Pepper, Spices and Blood Orange, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.