Fragrance comparison

Rose Calisson vs Calla

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rose Calisson

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1967 votes

Rank #13,694 RoseCitrus

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Calla

L'Amande

3.805 votes

Rank #56,538 CitrusViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Calisson takes 5 of 5 categories.

Rose Calisson
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Calla
Choose it for a citrus and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Calisson5/5

Calla0/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Calisson
Sillage & projection: Rose Calisson
Value for money: Rose Calisson
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Rose Calisson
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Calisson

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose CalissonL'Occitane en Provence

CallaL'Amande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

0%Love

80%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRose Calisson

SillageRose Calisson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value33

Category winnerRose CalissonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

sweet74%

woody65%

fruity56%

citrus100%

violet92%

powdery84%

aldehydic77%

floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NectarineMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseMay RoseOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Calissons d'AixVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineMay RoseDamask RoseIrisCarnation

Base4-6 hrs

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Category winnerRose CalissonLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#56,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose CalissonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Rose Calisson brings a cheerful French bakery twist to traditional floral perfumery. The fragrance opens with a refreshing splash of juicy nectarine and bright mandarin orange that immediately softens into a romantic heart of Damask rose, dewy May rose, and sweet orange blossom petals. In the dr…

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Calla by L'Amande is a bright, powdery floral scent that feels like wrapping yourself in clean luxury bar soap fresh out of a morning shower. It opens with a sparkling pop of aldehydes paired with tangy mandarin orange and sunny bergamot, giving you an energetic, crisp burst. As that initial citrus fizz settles, a gen…

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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, Rose Calisson or Calla?

Rose Calisson takes 5 of 5 categories. Rose Calisson is rated 4.19/5 from 67 votes; Calla is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Rose Calisson for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Calla for a citrus and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Calisson or Calla?

Rose Calisson lasts longest (Rose Calisson 61/100, Calla 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Calisson or Calla?

Projection is very close: Rose Calisson 51/100, Calla 50/100 for sillage.

Do Rose Calisson and Calla smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Damask Rose and May Rose.

Is Rose Calisson or Calla better for summer or winter?

Rose Calisson suits daytime wear; Calla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Calisson and Calla?

Rose Calisson has top notes of Nectarine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose, May Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Calissons d'Aix and Virginia Cedar. Calla has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, May Rose and Damask Rose.