Fragrance comparison

LXXXV The Limited Collection vs Calycanthus

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 277 ratings analysed

LXXXV The Limited Collection

Zara

3.6118 votes

Rank #39,084 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Calycanthus

Acca Kappa

4.02259 votes

Rank #6,671 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Calycanthus takes 4 of 5 categories.

LXXXV The Limited Collection
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Calycanthus
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

LXXXV The Limited Collection1/5

Calycanthus4/5

Ratings & consensus: Calycanthus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Calycanthus
Sillage & projection: Calycanthus
Value for money: LXXXV The Limited Collection
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Calycanthus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LXXXV The Limited CollectionZara

CalycanthusAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

4.02/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerCalycanthusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

61%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

37%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

259 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCalycanthus

SillageCalycanthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLXXXV The Limited CollectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky91%

white floral83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

white floral100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

fresh65%

citrus56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Neroli

Base

Musk

Top

NeroliGrassBergamot

Heart

JasmineCalycanthusCyclamenPeony

Base

Orange BlossomHoneyPeachMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli 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

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter10

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men2

Unisex21

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#6,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerCalycanthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A soft citrus musk built around bergamot, neroli, and a powdery clean finish. LXXXV The Limited Collection opens bright, then settles into a very gentle white floral and skin-like musk that many people read as fresh, airy, and slightly baby-powdery. It suits quiet wear more than statement wear. If you want an easy aft…

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Calycanthus by Acca Kappa is a Floral fragrance for women. Calycanthus was launched in 2003. Top notes are Neroli, Grass and Bergamot; middle notes are Jasmine, Calycanthus, Cyclamen and Peony; base notes are Orange Blossom, Honey, Peach and Musk.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, LXXXV The Limited Collection or Calycanthus?

Calycanthus takes 4 of 5 categories. LXXXV The Limited Collection is rated 3.61/5 from 18 votes; Calycanthus is rated 4.02/5 from 259 votes. Choose LXXXV The Limited Collection for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Calycanthus for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, LXXXV The Limited Collection or Calycanthus?

Calycanthus lasts longest (Calycanthus 63/100, LXXXV The Limited Collection 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LXXXV The Limited Collection or Calycanthus?

Calycanthus projects furthest (Calycanthus 58/100, LXXXV The Limited Collection 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LXXXV The Limited Collection and Calycanthus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli and Musk.

Is LXXXV The Limited Collection or Calycanthus better for summer or winter?

LXXXV The Limited Collection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LXXXV The Limited Collection and Calycanthus?

LXXXV The Limited Collection has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Musk. Calycanthus has top notes of Neroli, Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Calycanthus, Cyclamen and Peony, a base of Orange Blossom, Honey, Peach and Musk.