Fragrance comparison

Alaska vs Chimaera

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alaska

AXE

3.16105 votes

Rank #17,983 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Chimaera

Alkemia Perfumes

3.176 votes

Rank #59,785 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alaska takes 2 of 3 categories.

Alaska
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chimaera
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Alaska2/3

Chimaera1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlaskaAXE

ChimaeraAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.16/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 28%Had 53%Want 19%

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

17%Dislike

14%Hate

42 votes

33%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageChimaera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAlaskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPineappleGrapefruitMelon

Heart

LavenderJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmber

Notes

PineappleMahoganyMelonLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Amber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Melon and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall25

Winter6

Day100

Night28

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#59,785

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAlaskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alaska by AXE delivers a crisp, aromatic profile centered on bergamot and pineapple. Designed for everyday wear, this fragrance offers a clean, straightforward scent experience that functions well as a casual body spray. It fits perfectly into a morning routine, providing an immediate burst of freshness for the office…

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Chimaera by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Chimaera was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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, Alaska or Chimaera?

Alaska takes 2 of 3 categories. Alaska is rated 3.16/5 from 105 votes; Chimaera is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Alaska for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chimaera for a amber and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Alaska or Chimaera?

Chimaera projects furthest (Chimaera 56/100, Alaska 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alaska and Chimaera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Melon and Amber.

Is Alaska or Chimaera better for summer or winter?

Alaska suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alaska and Chimaera?

Alaska has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Melon, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. Chimaera features Pineapple, Mahogany, Melon, Labdanum and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).