Fragrance comparison

Begum vs Canvas

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 184 ratings analysed

5 wins

Begum

Xerjoff

4.16140 votes

Rank #7,057 WoodyRose

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Canvas

Aqualis

3.7044 votes

Rank #24,236 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Begum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Begum
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Canvas
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Begum5/7

Canvas2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BegumXerjoff

CanvasAqualis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 34%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winnerBegumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

140 votes

30%Love

32%Like

20%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerBegumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBegum

SillageBegum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCanvasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

powdery84%

floral77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

iris92%

yellow floral84%

floral77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesBergamotLemonFreesia

Heart

Damask RoseBulgarian RoseIrisYlang-YlangLilacJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPalisander RosewoodPatchouliAmberMuskVetiver

Top

FreesiaPink PepperYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

IrisMimosaJasmine SambacRose Oil

Base

White MuskVanillaTonka BeanTobaccoHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Iris and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter89

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall82

Winter45

Day100

Night20

Category winnerCanvasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex42

Women49

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,057

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#24,236

PerfumerAmandine Galliano

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBegumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Begum by Xerjoff is an intense unisex chypre floral fragrance from the brand's premium 17/17 Stone Label collection. Master perfumer Chris Maurice constructed this scent around a lush contrast between vibrant fruit and heavy timber. It opens with a flash of tart red berries, bergamot, and freesia before revealing a de…

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Canvas opens with bright freesia and sparkling pink pepper before settling into a soft heart of iris and mimosa. Clean white musk and warm vanilla anchor the dry down, while subtle Haitian vetiver adds grounding texture. It wears light and airy, creating a quiet floral aura suited for cool spring mornings.

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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, Begum or Canvas?

Begum takes 5 of 7 categories. Begum is rated 4.16/5 from 140 votes; Canvas is rated 3.70/5 from 44 votes. Choose Begum for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Canvas for a powdery and iris character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Begum or Canvas?

Begum lasts longest (Begum 84/100, Canvas 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Begum or Canvas?

Begum projects furthest (Begum 73/100, Canvas 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Begum and Canvas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Iris and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Begum or Canvas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Begum and Canvas?

Begum has top notes of Red Berries, Bergamot, Lemon and Freesia, heart notes of Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Palisander Rosewood and Patchouli. Canvas has top notes of Freesia, Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Mimosa, Jasmine Sambac and Rose Oil, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Tobacco.