Fragrance comparison

Kalon vs Faris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 308 ratings analysed

Kalon

Oakcha

4.0249 votes

Rank #33,631 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Faris

Kajal

4.11259 votes

Rank #5,079 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Faris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kalon
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Faris
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Kalon2/7

Faris4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalonOakcha

FarisKajal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerFarisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

31%Like

27%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

47%Love

28%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

259 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityFaris

SillageFaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value43

Category winnerKalonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

aromatic77%

vanilla65%

soft spicy53%

powdery42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

lavender53%

amber42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VanillaMusk

Heart

CorianderNutmegJuniper Berries

Base

Woody NotesAmber

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotLemonAppleOrange

Heart

JasmineRoseCloveNutmegCoriander

Base

AmberVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Nutmeg, Juniper Berries and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer39

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKalonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex36

Women57

Men84

Unisex13

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,079

PerfumerDavid Chieze, Urs Castelletti

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerFarisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakcha Kalon delivers a cozy, golden cloud of sweet vanilla, clean musk, and aromatic spices. Right away, you get a bright spark of crushed juniper berries and herbal coriander that cuts through the rich, creamy vanilla base. As it warms on your skin, soft nutmeg and smooth amber join the mix, creating a smell like wa…

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Faris by Kajal is a refreshing woody aromatic scent designed for daily wear. It balances crisp juniper berries and lavender against a clean, warm cedarwood and patchouli base. The result is a refined, office ready fragrance that remains fresh for hours without turning harsh.

Reviews →

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, Kalon or Faris?

Faris takes 4 of 7 categories. Kalon is rated 4.02/5 from 49 votes; Faris is rated 4.11/5 from 259 votes. Choose Kalon for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Faris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kalon or Faris?

Faris lasts longest (Faris 72/100, Kalon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalon or Faris?

Faris projects furthest (Faris 60/100, Kalon 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalon and Faris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Nutmeg, Juniper Berries and Amber.

Is Kalon or Faris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Faris is the stronger pick. For winter, Kalon is the stronger pick. Kalon suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalon and Faris?

Kalon has top notes of Vanilla and Musk, heart notes of Coriander, Nutmeg and Juniper Berries, a base of Woody Notes and Amber. Faris has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Clove and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.