Question 1

What's the difference between Calcutta and Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Calcutta is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Soivohle (undated) dominated by White Floral accords. Lavs is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Filippo Sorcinelli (2014) leaning on Amber accords. They share 1 accord: Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Calcutta or Lavs?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Calcutta scores 4.57/5 vs Lavs at 4.23/5. Lavs's standout strength: Evocative and imaginative scent profiles that create emotional experiences. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Calcutta and Lavs smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Lavs: The r/fragrance community highly regards these Filippo Sorcinelli fragrances for their evocative, mood-driven character and strong incense/woody profiles.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Calcutta or Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Lavs: Strong performance in incense and woody fragrance categories Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Calcutta vs Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Calcutta scores highest for spring wear; Lavs scores highest for fall wear. Calcutta leans daytime, Lavs leans evening.

Calcutta vs Lavs

Comparison Summary

Unique to Lavs (12)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Lavs

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Calcutta	Lavs
Brand	Soivohle	Filippo Sorcinelli
Year	—	2014
Rating	4.57	4.23
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	12