Fragrance comparison

Ananda Tchai vs Chabana

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 471 ratings analysed

Ananda Tchai

M. Micallef

3.48364 votes

Rank #7,640 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Chabana

Rituals

3.70107 votes

Rank #15,302 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chabana takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ananda Tchai
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Chabana
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ananda Tchai3/7

Chabana4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ananda TchaiM. Micallef

ChabanaRituals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 364 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

Category winnerChabanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

264 votes

25%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerChabanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAnanda Tchai

SillageAnanda Tchai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value62

Category winnerChabanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

green61%

aromatic100%

green91%

fresh spicy83%

floral74%

fresh65%

powdery56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

Green TeaNutmegHeliotropeYlang-YlangThymeFernRose

Base

SpicesAmberVanillaWoody NotesWhite MuskCedar

Notes

Green TeaFernCamellia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea and Fern. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall38

Winter10

Day100

Night14

Category winnerChabanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex20

Women76

Men5

Unisex43

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#15,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAnanda TchaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ananda Tchai by M. Micallef is a vibrant aromatic spicy scent for women. It balances crisp green tea and citrus top notes with a base of warming spices, amber, and vanilla. This blend creates an inviting, balanced aroma that performs well during the transition of spring to summer. It provides a unique, refreshing qual…

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Chabana by Rituals is a crisp, aromatic scent centered on green tea and fern. Launched in 2019, it captures the quiet atmosphere of a Japanese tea garden, offering a clean, minimalist profile perfect for spring and summer days. This fragrance focuses on a sharp, fresh green character, making it an accessible choice fo…

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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, Ananda Tchai or Chabana?

Chabana takes 4 of 7 categories. Ananda Tchai is rated 3.48/5 from 364 votes; Chabana is rated 3.70/5 from 107 votes. Choose Ananda Tchai for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Chabana for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ananda Tchai or Chabana?

Ananda Tchai lasts longest (Ananda Tchai 77/100, Chabana 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ananda Tchai or Chabana?

Ananda Tchai projects furthest (Ananda Tchai 70/100, Chabana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ananda Tchai and Chabana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Green Tea and Fern.

Is Ananda Tchai or Chabana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chabana is the stronger pick. For winter, Ananda Tchai is the stronger pick. Chabana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ananda Tchai and Chabana?

Ananda Tchai has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Tea, Nutmeg, Heliotrope and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Amber, Vanilla and Woody Notes. Chabana features Green Tea, Fern and Camellia.