Fragrance comparison

Kalan vs Royal Madeira

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,000 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kalan

Parfums de Marly

3.652,954 votes

Rank #4,145 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Madeira

Jequiti · 2011

3.9146 votes

Rank #30,656 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kalan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Royal Madeira
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Kalan3/5

Royal Madeira2/5

Ratings & consensus: Royal Madeira
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kalan
Sillage & projection: Kalan
Value for money: Royal Madeira
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

Royal MadeiraJequiti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 2,954 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 23%Had 38%Want 38%

Category winnerRoyal MadeiraRating 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

45%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKalan

SillageKalan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value76

Category winnerRoyal MadeiraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

woody84%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus53%

sweet46%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm 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

LavenderOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

SandalwoodGeraniumBlack Pepper

Base

Tonka BeanMossMusk

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

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women3

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,145

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#30,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2011

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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Royal Madeira by Jequiti brings an invigorating splash of crisp lavender, sparkling bergamot, and sweet orange blossom from the very first mist. This clean opening soon settles into a warm, balanced heart where creamy sandalwood, black pepper, and rosy geranium take the lead. As the scent dries down, sweet tonka bean,…

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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 Royal Madeira?

Kalan takes 3 of 5 categories. Kalan is rated 3.65/5 from 2,954 votes; Royal Madeira is rated 3.91/5 from 46 votes. Choose Kalan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Royal Madeira for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalan or Royal Madeira?

Kalan lasts longest (Kalan 78/100, Royal Madeira 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalan or Royal Madeira?

Kalan projects furthest (Kalan 69/100, Royal Madeira 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalan and Royal Madeira smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Moss.

Is Kalan or Royal Madeira better for summer or winter?

Kalan suits evening wear; Royal Madeira suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalan and Royal Madeira?

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. Royal Madeira has top notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Geranium and Black Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss and Musk.