Fragrance comparison

1681 vs C.H.E.S.S

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 312 ratings analysed

1681

Carthusia

4.16309 votes

Rank #5,991 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

C.H.E.S.S

Legend's Avenue

5.003 votes

Rank #46,746 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 4 categories.

1681
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
C.H.E.S.S
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

16811/4

C.H.E.S.S3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: C.H.E.S.S
Sillage & projection: C.H.E.S.S
Value for money: C.H.E.S.S
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1681

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1681Carthusia

C.H.E.S.SLegend's Avenue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

309 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityC.H.E.S.S

SillageC.H.E.S.S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value63

Category winnerC.H.E.S.SBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderRed ThymeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisBlack PepperLavenderPetitgrainNeroli

Base

SandalwoodIncenseCedarAmberVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FrankincensePatchouliJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanBlack PepperVanillaAmberAlmond

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Neroli. Durations are only published for C.H.E.S.S, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer64

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night53

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex32

Women2

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#46,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1681Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carthusia 1681 opens with crisp bergamot and dry rosemary before settling into an earthy heart of iris, black pepper, and lavender. Base notes of cedar, sandalwood, and incense anchor the herbal sharpness on skin. It suits autumn rain, quiet office wear, and crisp wool sweaters.

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C.H.E.S.S by Legend's Avenue brings an energetic citrus start that quickly melts into a dense, cozy amber base. The first spray releases a bright hit of mandarin orange and bergamot, sharpened by an aromatic streak of herbal tarragon. It feels zesty and brisk on skin for twenty minutes before the deeper resins take ov…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1681 or C.H.E.S.S?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 4 categories. 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes; C.H.E.S.S is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose C.H.E.S.S for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1681 or C.H.E.S.S?

C.H.E.S.S lasts longest (C.H.E.S.S 80/100, 1681 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1681 or C.H.E.S.S?

C.H.E.S.S projects furthest (C.H.E.S.S 67/100, 1681 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1681 and C.H.E.S.S smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Neroli.

Is 1681 or C.H.E.S.S better for summer or winter?

1681 suits daytime wear; C.H.E.S.S suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1681 and C.H.E.S.S?

1681 has top notes of Coriander, Red Thyme, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper, Lavender and Petitgrain, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Cedar and Amber. C.H.E.S.S has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense, Patchouli, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Black Pepper, Vanilla and Amber.