Fragrance comparison

Kalos vs Tragara

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

2 wins

Kalos

Maison Alhambra

4.0893 votes

Rank #7,834 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Tragara

Lucertolablu

3.308 votes

Rank #24,440 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalos takes 2 of 3 categories.

Kalos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Tragara
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Kalos2/3

Tragara1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tragara
Sillage & projection: Kalos
Value for money: Not scored
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

TragaraLucertolablu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 51%Had 7%Want 42%

3.30/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTragara

SillageKalos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and aromatic

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

LemonGrapefruitCinnamon

Heart

MagnoliaPeonyOrange BlossomBlack Pepperprickly pear

Base

VetiverSpicesOlive TreeCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Spices and Orange Blossom. 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#24,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Tragara by Lucertolablu is an interesting woody spicy creation for those who enjoy a complex profile. It opens with vibrant lemon and grapefruit, supported by a warm cinnamon edge. The scent later introduces magnolia and orange blossom, settling into a sturdy base of vetiver and cedar. It is a solid choice for someone…

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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 Tragara?

Kalos takes 2 of 3 categories. Kalos is rated 4.08/5 from 93 votes; Tragara is rated 3.30/5 from 8 votes. Choose Kalos for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Tragara for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalos or Tragara?

Tragara lasts longest (Tragara 66/100, Kalos 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalos or Tragara?

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

Do Kalos and Tragara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Spices and Orange Blossom.

Is Kalos or Tragara better for summer or winter?

Tragara suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalos and Tragara?

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. Tragara has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Cinnamon, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony, Orange Blossom and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Spices, Olive Tree and Cedar.