Fragrance comparison

Kalan vs The Red Moon

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,968 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kalan

Parfums de Marly

3.652,954 votes

Rank #4,145 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

91%scent match

Very similar

The Red Moon

In The Box

4.0014 votes

Rank #39,562 CitrusFresh 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.
The Red Moon
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kalan3/5

The Red Moon2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Red Moon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kalan
Sillage & projection: Kalan
Value for money: The Red Moon
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

The Red MoonIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 2,954 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 34%

Category winnerThe Red MoonRating 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

43%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKalan

SillageKalan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe Red MoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match91%Very similar · both citrus, fresh spicy 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

Top

Blood OrangeSpicesBlack Pepper

Heart

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base

AmberWoody NotesMossWhite SandalwoodTonka Bean

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

Spring44

Summer0

Fall78

Winter100

Day13

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women3

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

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,145

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#39,562

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 →

The Red Moon by In The Box is a spicy amber fragrance that centers on a bold blood orange opening. This 2025 release blends peppery heat with a creamy heart of lavender and orange blossom. Designed for men who appreciate warmth, it settles into a smooth base of white sandalwood and tonka bean, ideal for crisp autumn e…

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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 The Red Moon?

Kalan takes 3 of 5 categories. Kalan is rated 3.65/5 from 2,954 votes; The Red Moon is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Kalan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Red Moon for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalan or The Red Moon?

Kalan lasts longest (Kalan 78/100, The Red Moon 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalan or The Red Moon?

Kalan projects furthest (Kalan 69/100, The Red Moon 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalan and The Red Moon smell similar?

Very similar: a 91% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Lavender.

Is Kalan or The Red Moon better for summer or winter?

Kalan suits evening wear; The Red Moon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalan and The Red Moon?

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. The Red Moon has top notes of Blood Orange, Spices and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Moss and White Sandalwood.