Fragrance comparison

Kalan vs Smesh

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,226 ratings analysed

Kalan

Parfums de Marly

3.652,954 votes

Rank #4,313 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Smesh

Superz.

3.83272 votes

Rank #3,493 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smesh takes 7 of 7 categories.

Kalan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Smesh
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Kalan0/7

Smesh7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalanParfums de Marly

SmeshSuperz.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 2,954 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 272 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerSmeshRating 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

56%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

14%Hate

222 votes

Category winnerSmeshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySmesh

SillageSmesh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSmeshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

LavenderBlood OrangeNeroli

Heart

SpicesCashmeranCinnamon

Base

AmberVanillaMossVetiverTonka BeanCedarwood

InformationalShared notesSpices, Blood Orange, Lavender 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSmeshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women3

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

Men78

Unisex16

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,313

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#3,493

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerSmeshHigher 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 →

Smesh by Superz. is a woody spicy scent launched in 2023. It blends blood orange and lavender with a heavy cashmeran and tonka base. This bold, extrait-strength fragrance suits confident individuals looking for a dominant presence during autumn and winter nights. Its profile shifts from a sharp citrus hit into a long-…

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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 Smesh?

Smesh takes 7 of 7 categories. Kalan is rated 3.65/5 from 2,954 votes; Smesh is rated 3.83/5 from 272 votes. Choose Kalan for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Smesh for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kalan or Smesh?

Smesh lasts longest (Smesh 82/100, Kalan 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalan or Smesh?

Smesh projects furthest (Smesh 73/100, Kalan 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalan and Smesh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Spices, Blood Orange, Lavender and Moss.

Is Kalan or Smesh 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 Smesh?

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. Smesh has top notes of Lavender, Blood Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Spices, Cashmeran and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Moss and Vetiver.