Fragrance comparison

Kalimantan vs L'Uomo

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 383 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kalimantan

Chantecaille

4.30238 votes

Rank #26,541 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

L'Uomo

Trussardi

4.21145 votes

Rank #26,547 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalimantan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kalimantan
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kalimantan4/7

L'Uomo3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalimantanChantecaille

L'UomoTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

4.21/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 38%Had 28%Want 33%

Category winnerKalimantanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

238 votes

46%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerL'UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityKalimantan

SillageKalimantan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value61

Category winnerL'UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ThymeRosemaryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseFrench labdanumPatchouli

Base6-10+ hrs

VanilleBenzoinStyraxSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Virginia Cedar

Top

Tomato LeafLavenderTarragonTangerineBergamot

Heart

IncenseGeraniumRoseNutmegVirginia Cedar

Base

TobaccoPatchouliBenzoinVanilleSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Incense, Patchouli and Vanille. Durations are only published for Kalimantan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring96

Summer70

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night73

Category winnerL'UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex65

Women26

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 20%Work 14%

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,541

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKalimantanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kalimantan by Chantecaille strips away delicate floral sweetness in favor of raw resinous warmth. Created by perfumer Pierre Negrin in 2010, the scent opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of aromatic thyme, crushed rosemary, and bitter bergamot before diving straight into a brooding core of French labdanum, dark patcho…

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Trussardi L'Uomo opens with an unexpected hit of snappy tomato leaf, tangled with dry lavender and bittersweet tarragon. Bright tangerine and bergamot provide a quick citrus flash before the herbal top settles. As the initial sharpness softens, clean geranium and smoky incense rise alongside dry Virginia cedar. The d…

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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, Kalimantan or L'Uomo?

Kalimantan takes 4 of 7 categories. Kalimantan is rated 4.30/5 from 238 votes; L'Uomo is rated 4.21/5 from 145 votes. Choose Kalimantan for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Uomo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalimantan or L'Uomo?

Kalimantan lasts longest (Kalimantan 79/100, L'Uomo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalimantan or L'Uomo?

Kalimantan projects furthest (Kalimantan 70/100, L'Uomo 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalimantan and L'Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Incense, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Kalimantan or L'Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Kalimantan is the stronger pick. Kalimantan suits evening wear; L'Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalimantan and L'Uomo?

Kalimantan has top notes of Thyme, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, French labdanum and Patchouli, a base of Vanille, Benzoin, Styrax and Sandalwood. L'Uomo has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Lavender, Tarragon and Tangerine, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Benzoin and Vanille.