Fragrance comparison

Meraviglioso Istante vs Or de Calambac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 172 ratings analysed

2 wins

Meraviglioso Istante

Flumen Profumi

4.333 votes

Rank #56,451 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Or de Calambac

Chopard · 2019

4.07169 votes

Rank #10,900 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meraviglioso Istante takes 2 of 3 categories.

Meraviglioso Istante
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Or de Calambac
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Meraviglioso Istante2/3

Or de Calambac1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Meraviglioso Istante
Sillage & projection: Meraviglioso Istante
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Or de Calambac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Meraviglioso IstanteFlumen Profumi

Or de CalambacChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

4.07/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

41%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMeraviglioso Istante

SillageMeraviglioso Istante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

oud84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

metallic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronCalabrian bergamotPink Pepper

Heart

GardeniaCinnamonDamask RoseEgyptian JasmineBlack PepperLily

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanVetiverGuaiac WoodLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

Star AnisePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoHazelnutTonka BeanCinnamonJuniper

Base6-8+ hrs

Laotian OudMyrhhVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumCypress

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cinnamon, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Or de Calambac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring44

Summer36

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night96

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men33

Unisex55

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,900

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2019

Reviews14

Category winnerOr de CalambacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Meraviglioso Istante opens with a sharp burst of saffron, Calabrian bergamot, and crackling pink pepper. The top notes fade quickly into a dense floral heart dominated by gardenia, Damask rose, and sweet cinnamon. Warm spices cut through the white floral petals while black pepper adds a dry, prickly edge. As the scen…

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Chopard Or de Calambac pairs precious Laotian oud with the comforting warmth of dry baking spices and gourmet confectionery. The first mist releases an energetic spark of pink pepper and spicy star anise that rapidly softens into bitter cacao powder, roasted hazelnuts, and fragrant cinnamon. As the fragrance warms on …

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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, Meraviglioso Istante or Or de Calambac?

Meraviglioso Istante takes 2 of 3 categories. Meraviglioso Istante is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes. Choose Meraviglioso Istante for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Or de Calambac for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Meraviglioso Istante or Or de Calambac?

Meraviglioso Istante lasts longest (Meraviglioso Istante 75/100, Or de Calambac 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meraviglioso Istante or Or de Calambac?

Meraviglioso Istante projects furthest (Meraviglioso Istante 89/100, Or de Calambac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meraviglioso Istante and Or de Calambac smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.

Is Meraviglioso Istante or Or de Calambac better for summer or winter?

Meraviglioso Istante suits day or night wear; Or de Calambac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meraviglioso Istante and Or de Calambac?

Meraviglioso Istante has top notes of Saffron, Calabrian bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, Cinnamon, Damask Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood. Or de Calambac has top notes of Star Anise and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Hazelnut, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Laotian Oud, Myrhh, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).