Fragrance comparison

Ananda Tchai vs The Vert (Green Tea)

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 992 ratings analysed

Ananda Tchai

M. Micallef

3.48364 votes

Rank #7,611 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Vert (Green Tea)

L'Occitane en Provence

4.14628 votes

Rank #3,654 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Vert (Green Tea) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ananda Tchai
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
The Vert (Green Tea)
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ananda Tchai3/7

The Vert (Green Tea)4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ananda TchaiM. Micallef

The Vert (Green Tea)L'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 364 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 628 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Rating 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

32%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

628 votes

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAnanda Tchai

SillageAnanda Tchai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value55

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

green61%

citrus100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

white floral50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Green TeaJasmineMate

Base4-5 hrs

CedarThymeNutmeg

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Nutmeg, Thyme and Cedar. Durations are only published for The Vert (Green Tea), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night19

Category winnerAnanda TchaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex20

Women76

Men3

Unisex63

Women35

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#3,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Higher 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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The Vert (Green Tea) by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of Mediterranean botanicals. The opening hits immediately. Tart bitter orange and sweet orange zest cut through morning haze with sharp, juicy clarity. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a calm heart of steeped green tea leaves,…

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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 The Vert (Green Tea)?

The Vert (Green Tea) takes 4 of 7 categories. Ananda Tchai is rated 3.48/5 from 364 votes; The Vert (Green Tea) is rated 4.14/5 from 628 votes. Choose Ananda Tchai for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose The Vert (Green Tea) for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ananda Tchai or The Vert (Green Tea)?

Ananda Tchai lasts longest (Ananda Tchai 77/100, The Vert (Green Tea) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ananda Tchai or The Vert (Green Tea)?

Ananda Tchai projects furthest (Ananda Tchai 70/100, The Vert (Green Tea) 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ananda Tchai and The Vert (Green Tea) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Nutmeg, Thyme and Cedar.

Is Ananda Tchai or The Vert (Green Tea) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ananda Tchai is the stronger pick. For winter, Ananda Tchai is the stronger pick. The Vert (Green Tea) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ananda Tchai and The Vert (Green Tea)?

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. The Vert (Green Tea) has top notes of Bitter Orange and Orange, heart notes of Green Tea, Jasmine and Mate, a base of Cedar, Thyme and Nutmeg.