Fragrance comparison

Polvere di Stelle vs Perfume Calligraphy

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 528 ratings analysed

Polvere di Stelle

Olfattiva

3.569 votes

Rank #60,026 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Perfume Calligraphy

Aramis

4.02519 votes

Rank #3,097 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perfume Calligraphy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Polvere di Stelle
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Perfume Calligraphy
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Polvere di Stelle1/4

Perfume Calligraphy3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Perfume Calligraphy
Sillage & projection: Perfume Calligraphy
Value for money: Polvere di Stelle
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Perfume Calligraphy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Polvere di StelleOlfattiva

Perfume CalligraphyAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 49%

4.02/ 5 · 519 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

50%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

338 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPerfume Calligraphy

SillagePerfume Calligraphy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPolvere di StelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

citrus80%

patchouli70%

woody60%

earthy50%

warm spicy100%

oud90%

rose80%

amber70%

aromatic60%

patchouli50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

PatchouliCinnamon

Base

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Top

CardamomLemonCinnamon

Heart

RoseSaffronMyrrh

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Patchouli and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring38

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men31

Unisex63

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,026

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,097

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerPerfume CalligraphyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Polvere di Stelle opens with a sharp, clear splash of natural Lemon that feels like peeling fresh citrus in the morning. This bright, zesty introduction does not linger long, quickly yielding to a rustic, woody core where dry Cinnamon and earthy Patchouli take over. It feels more like an artisanal aromatherapy blend t…

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Perfume Calligraphy opens with cardamom, cinnamon, and a flash of lemon before settling into a warm rose, saffron, and myrrh heart. The drydown turns deeper and smoother, with oud, amber, patchouli, and musk giving it a resinous, spicy finish. It suits shoppers who want an oud fragrance with presence but not a harsh m…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Polvere di Stelle or Perfume Calligraphy?

Perfume Calligraphy takes 3 of 4 categories. Polvere di Stelle is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes; Perfume Calligraphy is rated 4.02/5 from 519 votes. Choose Polvere di Stelle for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Perfume Calligraphy for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Polvere di Stelle or Perfume Calligraphy?

Perfume Calligraphy lasts longest (Perfume Calligraphy 80/100, Polvere di Stelle 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Polvere di Stelle or Perfume Calligraphy?

Perfume Calligraphy projects furthest (Perfume Calligraphy 72/100, Polvere di Stelle 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Polvere di Stelle and Perfume Calligraphy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Lemon, Patchouli and Cinnamon.

Is Polvere di Stelle or Perfume Calligraphy better for summer or winter?

Polvere di Stelle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Polvere di Stelle and Perfume Calligraphy?

Polvere di Stelle has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cinnamon. Perfume Calligraphy has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Myrrh, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Musk.