Fragrance comparison

Kaltio vs Fraîche Molécules

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Kaltio

Scent of Finland

3.9221 votes

Rank #21,700 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Fraîche Molécules

Di Caprio Parfum

4.336 votes

Rank #52,979 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fraîche Molécules takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kaltio
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fraîche Molécules
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kaltio1/4

Fraîche Molécules3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KaltioScent of Finland

Fraîche MoléculesDi Caprio Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

31%Like

31%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityFraîche Molécules

SillageFraîche Molécules

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFraîche MoléculesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

ozonic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

ozonic84%

green77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, ozonic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ozonic notesBergamotLimeGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Ozonic notesBergamotGalbanumLime

Heart2-4 hrs

ConiferVioletSageFloral Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOzonic notes, Bergamot and Lime. Durations are only published for Fraîche Molécules, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,700

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#52,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKaltioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kaltio by Scent of Finland opens with a crisp, bracing rush of citrus and green notes, capturing the essence of a Nordic spring. It settles into a clean, ozonic aquatic that feels light on the skin. Designed for both men and women, this 2020 release is perfect for daily wear in warmer weather or office settings where …

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Fraîche Molécules opens with an icy gust of ozonic air, sour lime, and zesty bergamot. The first minute has a sharp alcohol vapor, but it settles fast into bitter green galbanum. Crisp conifer needles and clean clary sage take over the midsection. A touch of dewy violet softens the pine sap without turning sweet. As t…

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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, Kaltio or Fraîche Molécules?

Fraîche Molécules takes 3 of 4 categories. Kaltio is rated 3.92/5 from 21 votes; Fraîche Molécules is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Kaltio for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fraîche Molécules for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaltio or Fraîche Molécules?

Fraîche Molécules lasts longest (Fraîche Molécules 90/100, Kaltio 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaltio or Fraîche Molécules?

Fraîche Molécules projects furthest (Fraîche Molécules 88/100, Kaltio 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaltio and Fraîche Molécules smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, ozonic and green accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes, Bergamot and Lime.

Is Kaltio or Fraîche Molécules better for summer or winter?

Kaltio suits daytime wear; Fraîche Molécules suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaltio and Fraîche Molécules?

Kaltio features Ozonic notes, Bergamot, Lime and Green Notes. Fraîche Molécules has top notes of Ozonic notes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lime, heart notes of Conifer, Violet, Sage and Floral Notes, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.