Bacon Classic vs CHACO
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
CHACO takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bacon ClassicChoose it for a bacon and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CHACOChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.
Bacon Classic3/7
CHACO4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- CHACO
- Community sentiment
- CHACO
- Longevity
- Bacon Classic
- Sillage & projection
- Bacon Classic
- Value for money
- Bacon Classic
- Versatility
- CHACO
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- CHACO
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bacon ClassicBaconCHACONissabaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.83/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 5%Had 4%Want 92%
4.14/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
Category winnerCHACORating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
3%Like
3%Ok
69%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
45%Love
34%Like
16%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
83 votes
Category winnerCHACOMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBacon Classic
SillageBacon Classic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBacon ClassicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothbacon100%
woody88%
savory77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
aromatic42%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
BaconGuaiac WoodVetiverPepperVirginia CedarLimeGrapefruitOrangeBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
MateGuaiac WoodPetitgrain ParaguayBergamotOrangeLemonAtlas CedarVirginia Cedar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Virginia Cedar, Orange and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer100
Fall30
Winter40
Day100
Night40
Spring91
Summer100
Fall30
Winter7
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCHACOMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,219
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#13,578
PerfumerAlexandra Monet
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerCHACOHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBacon Classic by Bacon is a bold, divisive aromatic scent that centers entirely on a salty, smoky bacon accord. Launched in 2010, it blends savory meat notes with lime and grapefruit. It performs as a striking conversation piece rather than a traditional personal fragrance. Best suited for someone wanting a humorous, …
Reviews →Nissaba CHACO opens with a sharp burst of Paraguayan petitgrain, tart bergamot, and sweet orange. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets, herbal yerba mate takes center stage, bringing a dry, grassy tea texture that feels earthy and unrefined. The dry-down relies on smoky guaiac wood, Atlas cedar, and Virginia cedar to …
Reviews →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, Bacon Classic or CHACO?
CHACO takes 4 of 7 categories. Bacon Classic is rated 2.83/5 from 29 votes; CHACO is rated 4.14/5 from 83 votes. Choose Bacon Classic for a bacon and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose CHACO for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Bacon Classic or CHACO?
They last about the same: Bacon Classic 60/100, CHACO 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bacon Classic or CHACO?
Bacon Classic projects furthest (Bacon Classic 73/100, CHACO 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bacon Classic and CHACO smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Virginia Cedar, Orange and Bergamot.
Is Bacon Classic or CHACO better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bacon Classic is the stronger pick. For winter, Bacon Classic is the stronger pick. Bacon Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bacon Classic and CHACO?
Bacon Classic features Bacon, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. CHACO features Mate, Guaiac Wood, Petitgrain Paraguay, Bergamot and Orange.
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