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Or de Calambac vs Misqaal

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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Calambac4/7
Misqaal3/7
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
Or de CalambacChopard
MisqaalTola
Winner

Ratings & consensus

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

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

169 votes

44%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerOr de CalambacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

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

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMisqaal

Value for money

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

Main accords

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Seasons & time of day

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

Who wears it

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

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,900

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2019

Reviews14

Overall rank#19,311

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOr de CalambacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Or de Calambac or Misqaal?

Or de Calambac takes 4 of 7 categories. Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. 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. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Or de Calambac or Misqaal?

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

Which projects more, Or de Calambac or Misqaal?

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

Do Or de Calambac and Misqaal smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Or de Calambac and Misqaal?

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). 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).

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