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Misqaal vs Or de Calambac

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

Updated 214 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Or de Calambac takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Misqaal

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Or de Calambac

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Misqaal3/7
Or de Calambac4/7
Ratings & consensus
Or de Calambac
Community sentiment
Or de Calambac
Longevity
Misqaal
Sillage & projection
Misqaal
Value for money
Misqaal
Versatility
Or de Calambac
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
MisqaalTola
Or de CalambacChopard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%
4.07/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerOr de CalambacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

45 votes

41%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerOr de CalambacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMisqaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value39
Category winnerMisqaalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
floral69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
oud77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise
Heart
OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower
Base
IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum
Top15-30 mins
Star AnisePink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
CacaoHazelnutTonka BeanCinnamonJuniper
Base6-8+ hrs
Laotian OudMyrhhVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumCypress
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Star Anise, Cinnamon and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Or de Calambac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring30
Summer30
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night36
Spring44
Summer36
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night96
Category winnerOr de CalambacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex86
Women14
Men33
Unisex55
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,311

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#10,900

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2019

Reviews14

Category winnerOr de CalambacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…

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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, Misqaal or Or de Calambac?

Or de Calambac takes 4 of 7 categories. Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes; Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Or de Calambac for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Misqaal or Or de Calambac?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Or de Calambac 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Misqaal or Or de Calambac?

Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Or de Calambac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Misqaal and Or de Calambac smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Star Anise, Cinnamon and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Misqaal or Or de Calambac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Or de Calambac is the stronger pick. For winter, Or de Calambac is the stronger pick. Misqaal suits daytime wear; Or de Calambac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Misqaal and Or de Calambac?

Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud). 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).

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