Fragrance comparison

Kalanit vs Princess of Java

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kalanit

O Boticário

4.5469 votes

Rank #25,506 White FloralSweet

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55%scent match

Closely related

Princess of Java

Project 1945

3.9345 votes

Rank #16,113 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalanit takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kalanit
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.
Princess of Java
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kalanit5/7

Princess of Java2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalanitO Boticário

Princess of JavaProject 1945

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 8%Had 68%Want 24%

3.93/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

Category winnerKalanitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

38%Love

29%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerKalanitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKalanit

SillageKalanit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPrincess of JavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

tuberose42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Orange BlossomPlumTangerinePeachVioletNeroliBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineMimosaTuberoseCarnationRoseBlack locust

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarWoody NotesAmberTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

PeachGreen PearBitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Peach, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Princess of Java, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer21

Fall100

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night58

Category winnerKalanitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerPrincess of JavaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kalanit by O Boticário is a lush, sunny 1990s floral perfume that blends rich white florals with sweet orchard fruits and smooth woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of orange blossom, ripe peach, and tangy plum before opening into a deep heart of tuberose, gardenia, and golden ylang-ylang. Grounded by a cre…

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Princess of Java by Project 1945 opens with a sunny splash of juicy peach, crisp green pear, and tart bitter orange. It quickly blooms into a radiant heart of sweet tuberose, clean jasmine, and bright orange blossom. Rather than smelling heavy or vintage, the white flowers take on a bright, candied bubblegum quality t…

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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, Kalanit or Princess of Java?

Kalanit takes 5 of 7 categories. Kalanit is rated 4.54/5 from 69 votes; Princess of Java is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes. Choose Kalanit for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall. Choose Princess of Java for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalanit or Princess of Java?

Kalanit lasts longest (Kalanit 73/100, Princess of Java 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalanit or Princess of Java?

Kalanit projects furthest (Kalanit 70/100, Princess of Java 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalanit and Princess of Java smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Kalanit or Princess of Java better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kalanit is the stronger pick. For winter, Kalanit is the stronger pick. Princess of Java suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalanit and Princess of Java?

Kalanit has top notes of Orange Blossom, Plum, Tangerine and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Princess of Java has top notes of Peach, Green Pear and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Neroli, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.