Fragrance comparison

Arabesque vs Chariot

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 480 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arabesque

Ormonde Jayne

4.08237 votes

Rank #5,856 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #7,192 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabesque takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arabesque
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Arabesque4/7

Chariot3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArabesqueOrmonde Jayne

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerChariotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

237 votes

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerChariotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityArabesque

SillageArabesque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value36

Category winnerArabesqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

woody61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBlack CurrantBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliMossMusk

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Currant, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerChariotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex55

Women23

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#7,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerArabesqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabesque by Ormonde Jayne pairs tart blackcurrant and bergamot with a sharp kick of black pepper and saffron at the top. The opening feels energetic and bright before softening into a lush heart of rose absolute and jasmine. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, the dry-down reveals a grounded base of agarwood, earthy…

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Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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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, Arabesque or Chariot?

Arabesque takes 4 of 7 categories. Arabesque is rated 4.08/5 from 237 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Arabesque for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabesque or Chariot?

They last about the same: Arabesque 77/100, Chariot 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arabesque or Chariot?

Projection is very close: Arabesque 66/100, Chariot 65/100 for sillage.

Do Arabesque and Chariot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Currant, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Arabesque or Chariot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chariot is the stronger pick. For winter, Arabesque is the stronger pick. Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabesque and Chariot?

Arabesque has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Moss and Musk. Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron.