Kalan
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Des Tentations Flame
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Kalan is a truly divisive scent-bomb; you'll either love its unique, peppery-citrus punch or recoil from its perceived harshness. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a confident, head-turning beast.
A fiery take on a popular scent profile, Des Tentations Flame is a crowd-pleaser that delivers a potent spicy-citrus punch. Performance seems to be a lottery, though, so don't be surprised if your mileage varies wildly.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 17% |
| Floral | 18% | 15% |
| Fruity | 3% | 2% |
| Green | 6% | 9% |
| Sweet | 17% | 17% |
| Warm | 23% | 24% |
| Woody | 17% | 15% |
| Earthy | 13% | 15% |
| Animalic | 2% | 0% |
| Fresh | 14% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it unsuitable for the office, but perfect for making a statement on dates or at formal events. The unique spicy-woody profile adds an intriguing touch to evenings out, though it's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its bold, spicy-citrus profile and varying but often strong performance suggest it's best for social, less formal settings. While not overpowering for an evening out, it may be too assertive for a quiet office environment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Pepper, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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