Fragrance comparison

Kalos vs Ardente

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kalos

Maison Alhambra

4.0893 votes

Rank #7,852 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Ardente

Antonio Croce

3.8513 votes

Rank #59,503 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalos takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kalos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Ardente
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kalos4/5

Ardente1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalosMaison Alhambra

ArdenteAntonio Croce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 51%Had 7%Want 42%

3.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 23%Had 11%Want 66%

Category winnerKalosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

31%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityArdente

SillageKalos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value45

Category winnerKalosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

vanilla53%

floral42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperSpicesBlood Orange

Heart

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMuskSandalwoodWoody Notes

Top

Blood OrangeGrapefruitBlack PepperRhubarb

Heart

FruitsFlowers

Base

VanillaTonka BeanWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Blood Orange, Tonka Bean and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#59,503

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKalosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kalos is a bold oriental scent for those who gravitate toward spicy, woody compositions. It features a bright blood orange and black pepper opening that settles into a robust heart of lavender and orange blossom. The dry-down relies on tonka bean and musk, making it a reliable choice for cooler weather or formal offic…

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Ardente opens with a bright, juicy mix of blood orange, grapefruit and rhubarb, sharpened by black pepper. It quickly settles into a softer fruity-floral heart, then dries down to vanilla, tonka, woods and musk. It reads as a sweet citrus-spiced feminine scent with a smooth, modern feel. If you like fruity openings an…

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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, Kalos or Ardente?

Kalos takes 4 of 5 categories. Kalos is rated 4.08/5 from 93 votes; Ardente is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Kalos for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ardente for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalos or Ardente?

They last about the same: Ardente 63/100, Kalos 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kalos or Ardente?

Kalos projects furthest (Kalos 54/100, Ardente 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalos and Ardente smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Blood Orange, Tonka Bean and Musk.

Is Kalos or Ardente better for summer or winter?

Ardente suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalos and Ardente?

Kalos has top notes of Black Pepper, Spices and Blood Orange, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Ardente has top notes of Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Rhubarb, heart notes of Fruits and Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Woody Notes and Musk.