Fragrance comparison

Smeraldo vs Kalanit

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Smeraldo

Paolo Gigli

3.8015 votes

Rank #46,068 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Kalanit

O Boticário

4.5469 votes

Rank #22,744 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalanit takes 5 of 5 categories.

Smeraldo
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kalanit
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Smeraldo0/5

Kalanit5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SmeraldoPaolo Gigli

KalanitO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

4.54/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 8%Had 68%Want 24%

Category winnerKalanitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

68%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityKalanit

SillageKalanit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value74

Category winnerKalanitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaLilacYlang-YlangJasmineLemonRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PapayaPlumPineappleVioletPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanAmber

Top

Orange BlossomPlumTangerinePeachVioletNeroliBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineMimosaTuberoseCarnationRoseBlack locust

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarWoody NotesAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Smeraldo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night32

Spring62

Summer21

Fall100

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKalanitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Smeraldo unfolds like a sun-drenched Italian garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe orchard fruit. The opening brings an instant snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and heady gardenia. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus dissipate, a velvety core of lilac, jasmine, and ylang-ylang …

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Kalanit by O Boticário is a lush, sunny 1990s floral perfume that blends rich white florals with sweet orchard fruits and smooth woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of orange blossom, ripe peach, and tangy plum before opening into a deep heart of tuberose, gardenia, and golden ylang-ylang. Grounded by a cre…

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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, Smeraldo or Kalanit?

Kalanit takes 5 of 5 categories. Smeraldo is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Kalanit is rated 4.54/5 from 69 votes. Choose Smeraldo for a sweet and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kalanit for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Smeraldo or Kalanit?

Kalanit lasts longest (Kalanit 73/100, Smeraldo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smeraldo or Kalanit?

Kalanit projects furthest (Kalanit 70/100, Smeraldo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smeraldo and Kalanit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Smeraldo or Kalanit better for summer or winter?

Smeraldo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smeraldo and Kalanit?

Smeraldo has top notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Papaya, Plum, Pineapple and Violet, a base of Vanilla Bean and Amber. Kalanit has top notes of Orange Blossom, Plum, Tangerine and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.