Fragrance comparison

Miel Obscura vs Caos Calmo

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

4 wins

Miel Obscura

PARIS CORNER

4.3816 votes

Rank #33,810 WoodyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Caos Calmo

Natvm Parfvm

4.2010 votes

Rank #50,232 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miel Obscura takes 4 of 5 categories.

Miel Obscura
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Caos Calmo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Miel Obscura4/5

Caos Calmo1/5

Ratings & consensus: Miel Obscura
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Miel Obscura
Sillage & projection: Caos Calmo
Value for money: Miel Obscura
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Miel Obscura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Miel ObscuraPARIS CORNER

Caos CalmoNatvm Parfvm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 90%

Category winnerMiel ObscuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMiel Obscura

SillageCaos Calmo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMiel ObscuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

honey92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

caramel61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineCaramelBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

HoneyRoseViolet

Base6 to 8 hours

BenzoinCedarMusk

Top

PineEucalyptusSaffronStar AniseGingerLemon

Heart

LeatherLavenderCardamomAppleVioletPalisander Rosewood

Base

CypressBenzoinTonka BeanCaramelCoffeeVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPine, Caramel, Violet and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Miel Obscura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMiel ObscuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…

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Caos Calmo by Natvm Parfvm merges forest freshness with a sweet, resinous warmth. This oriental fougere balances pine, eucalyptus, and star anise against a decadent base of caramel, coffee, and vanilla. It functions as a versatile, year-round scent that thrives in casual outdoor settings or social evening gatherings w…

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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, Miel Obscura or Caos Calmo?

Miel Obscura takes 4 of 5 categories. Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes; Caos Calmo is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Caos Calmo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Miel Obscura or Caos Calmo?

Miel Obscura lasts longest (Miel Obscura 82/100, Caos Calmo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miel Obscura or Caos Calmo?

Caos Calmo projects furthest (Caos Calmo 71/100, Miel Obscura 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miel Obscura and Caos Calmo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine, Caramel, Violet and Benzoin.

Is Miel Obscura or Caos Calmo better for summer or winter?

Miel Obscura suits evening wear; Caos Calmo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miel Obscura and Caos Calmo?

Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk. Caos Calmo has top notes of Pine, Eucalyptus, Saffron and Star Anise, heart notes of Leather, Lavender, Cardamom and Apple, a base of Cypress, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Caramel.