Fragrance comparison

Altaï vs Chapter 1

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

Altaï

Noème

3.9431 votes

Rank #39,763 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Chapter 1

Ajmal

3.8940 votes

Rank #27,663 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapter 1 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Altaï
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chapter 1
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Altaï2/7

Chapter 15/7

Ratings & consensus: Altaï
Community sentiment: Chapter 1
Longevity: Chapter 1
Sillage & projection: Altaï
Value for money: Chapter 1
Versatility: Chapter 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chapter 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AltaïNoème

Chapter 1Ajmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 67%

3.89/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 39%Had 3%Want 57%

Category winnerAltaïRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerChapter 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityChapter 1

SillageAltaï

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value52

Category winnerChapter 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy86%

cinnamon72%

sweet58%

vanilla44%

woody30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ceylon CinnamonRed BerriesCardamom

Heart

FigCoffeeClove

Base

VanillaCashmere WoodAmbroxanPatchouli

Top

CardamomAmber

Heart

PatchouliFigCypriol

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodWhite MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Fig, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall100

Winter42

Day80

Night100

Spring76

Summer65

Fall100

Winter71

Day93

Night100

Category winnerChapter 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex53

Women6

Men27

Unisex58

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#27,663

PerfumerMaxime Exler

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerChapter 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ceylon cinnamon and crushed cardamom open Altaï by Noème with a prickle of dry heat before pulpy fig and roasted coffee soften the spice. Warm cashmeran and patchouli settle into the background alongside ambroxan, giving the dry wood texture a velvety weight. It wears best during autumn evenings and cold rainfall when…

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Ajmal Chapter 1 is a spicy, amber-woody unisex scent built around cardamom up top and a creamy fig heart. As it warms on skin, earthy patchouli and cypriol add a dry, slightly smoky depth before settling into soft cashmere woods, sandalwood, clean musk, and a gentle tonka sweetness. It reads smooth and modern rather t…

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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, Altaï or Chapter 1?

Chapter 1 takes 5 of 7 categories. Altaï is rated 3.94/5 from 31 votes; Chapter 1 is rated 3.89/5 from 40 votes. Choose Altaï for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chapter 1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Altaï or Chapter 1?

They last about the same: Chapter 1 64/100, Altaï 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Altaï or Chapter 1?

Projection is very close: Altaï 54/100, Chapter 1 53/100 for sillage.

Do Altaï and Chapter 1 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Fig, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.

Is Altaï or Chapter 1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chapter 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapter 1 is the stronger pick. Altaï suits evening wear; Chapter 1 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Altaï and Chapter 1?

Altaï has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Red Berries and Cardamom, heart notes of Fig, Coffee and Clove, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Chapter 1 has top notes of Cardamom and Amber, heart notes of Patchouli, Fig and Cypriol, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, White Musk and Tonka Bean.