Fragrance comparison

Kalos vs Spartacus

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Kalos

Maison Alhambra

4.0893 votes

Rank #7,503 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Spartacus

Gris Montaigne Paris

4.001 votes

Rank #61,424 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Kalos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Spartacus
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Kalos2/4

Spartacus2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Spartacus
Sillage & projection: Spartacus
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

SpartacusGris Montaigne Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 51%Had 7%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySpartacus

SillageSpartacus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKalosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

animalic50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and amber

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange Blossom

Base8 to 12 hours

Woody NotesAmberBourbon VanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Orange Blossom, Amber and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Spartacus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#61,424

PerfumerNot listed

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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Spartacus by Gris Montaigne Paris pairs sharp black pepper with a clean orange blossom heart, resting on a base of bourbon vanilla, patchouli, amber, and woody notes. It delivers a striking contrast between fresh spicy energy and deep, resinous warmth. The opening provides a peppery bite that quickly softens as citrus…

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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 Spartacus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kalos is rated 4.08/5 from 93 votes; Spartacus is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Kalos for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Spartacus for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Kalos or Spartacus?

Spartacus lasts longest (Spartacus 100/100, Kalos 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalos or Spartacus?

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

Do Kalos and Spartacus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Orange Blossom, Amber and Woody Notes.

What are the notes in Kalos and Spartacus?

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. Spartacus has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Bourbon Vanilla and Patchouli.