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Baie Rose 26 Chicago vs Passion Mediterrannee Yachting

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

Updated 360 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Baie Rose 26 Chicago

    Choose it for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Passion Mediterrannee Yachting

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago3/3
Passion Mediterrannee Yachting0/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Sillage & projection
Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Baie Rose 26 ChicagoLe Labo
Passion Mediterrannee YachtingPascal Morabito
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 356 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 13%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
29%Like
10%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate

356 votes

50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityBaie Rose 26 Chicago

SillageBaie Rose 26 Chicago

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value22
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
aldehydic92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
soft spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
earthy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
LavenderMuskPatchoulioak mossVirginia CedarRosemaryCloveIncenseThymeBasilPepperMelon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Clove, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Baie Rose 26 Chicago, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer65
Fall69
Winter41
Day100
Night58
Spring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex46
Women46

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,522

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#58,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaie Rose 26 ChicagoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baie Rose 26 Chicago by Le Labo delivers an unconventional twist on the classic floral family. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition centers on an authentic, fresh rose brightened by fizzy aldehydes and brisk pink pepper. Rather than leaning sweet or heavy, the floral heart is tempered by dry pepper, warm …

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Pascal Morabito launched Passion Mediterrannee Yachting in 1997 as an aromatic chypre for men. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cypress, herbal wormwood, and bergamot before settling into a pine-heavy heart of fir resin, rosemary, and clove. A dry base of oakmoss and Virginia cedar grounds the scent, giving i…

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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, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Passion Mediterrannee Yachting?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago takes 3 of 3 categories. Baie Rose 26 Chicago is rated 3.92/5 from 356 votes; Passion Mediterrannee Yachting is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Baie Rose 26 Chicago for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Passion Mediterrannee Yachting for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Passion Mediterrannee Yachting?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago lasts longest (Baie Rose 26 Chicago 66/100, Passion Mediterrannee Yachting 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Passion Mediterrannee Yachting?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago projects furthest (Baie Rose 26 Chicago 62/100, Passion Mediterrannee Yachting 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Passion Mediterrannee Yachting smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Clove, Musk and Virginia Cedar.

Is Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Passion Mediterrannee Yachting better for summer or winter?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago suits daytime wear; Passion Mediterrannee Yachting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Passion Mediterrannee Yachting?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago features Rose, Pink Pepper, Aldehydes, Pepper and Clove. Passion Mediterrannee Yachting features Lavender, Musk, Patchouli, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.

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