Fragrance comparison

Kalan vs Spartacus

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,955 ratings analysed

Kalan

Parfums de Marly

3.652,954 votes

Rank #3,776 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Spartacus

Gris Montaigne Paris

4.001 votes

Rank #61,424 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spartacus takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kalan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Spartacus
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Kalan1/5

Spartacus4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalanParfums de Marly

SpartacusGris Montaigne Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 2,954 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySpartacus

SillageSpartacus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSpartacusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

animalic50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange Blossom

Base8 to 12 hours

Woody NotesAmberBourbon VanillaPatchouli

Category winnerSpartacusLongest dry-down: 8 to 12 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day83

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,776

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#61,424

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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Spartacus by Gris Montaigne Paris pairs sharp black pepper with a clean orange blossom heart, resting on a base of bourbon vanilla, patchouli, amber, and woody notes. It delivers a striking contrast between fresh spicy energy and deep, resinous warmth. The opening provides a peppery bite that quickly softens as 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kalan or Spartacus?

Spartacus takes 4 of 5 categories. Kalan is rated 3.65/5 from 2,954 votes; Spartacus is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Kalan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Spartacus for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Kalan or Spartacus?

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

Which projects more, Kalan or Spartacus?

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

Do Kalan and Spartacus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Orange Blossom, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Kalan or Spartacus better for summer or winter?

Kalan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalan and Spartacus?

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. Spartacus has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Bourbon Vanilla and Patchouli.