Fragrance comparison

C.H.E.S.S vs 3.14

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

C.H.E.S.S

Legend's Avenue

5.003 votes

Rank #46,746 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3.14

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #53,849 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 4 categories.

C.H.E.S.S
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
3.14
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

C.H.E.S.S3/4

3.141/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: C.H.E.S.S
Sillage & projection: C.H.E.S.S
Value for money: 3.14
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: C.H.E.S.S

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

C.H.E.S.SLegend's Avenue

3.14The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityC.H.E.S.S

SillageC.H.E.S.S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winner3.14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FrankincensePatchouliJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanBlack PepperVanillaAmberAlmond

Notes

Lily of the ValleyRosemaryBenzoinNeroliMandarin OrangeTonka BeanTarragonGeraniumVanillaAniseCedarAlmond

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tarragon, Neroli and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for C.H.E.S.S, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerC.H.E.S.SHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

C.H.E.S.S by Legend's Avenue brings an energetic citrus start that quickly melts into a dense, cozy amber base. The first spray releases a bright hit of mandarin orange and bergamot, sharpened by an aromatic streak of herbal tarragon. It feels zesty and brisk on skin for twenty minutes before the deeper resins take ov…

Reviews →

3.14 by The Dua Brand is a Oriental fragrance for men. 3.14 was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on first wear, but still depends …

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, C.H.E.S.S or 3.14?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 4 categories. C.H.E.S.S is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; 3.14 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose C.H.E.S.S for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 3.14 for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, C.H.E.S.S or 3.14?

C.H.E.S.S lasts longest (C.H.E.S.S 80/100, 3.14 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C.H.E.S.S or 3.14?

C.H.E.S.S projects furthest (C.H.E.S.S 67/100, 3.14 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C.H.E.S.S and 3.14 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Neroli and Tonka Bean.

Is C.H.E.S.S or 3.14 better for summer or winter?

C.H.E.S.S suits evening wear; 3.14 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C.H.E.S.S and 3.14?

C.H.E.S.S has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense, Patchouli, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Black Pepper, Vanilla and Amber. 3.14 features Lily of the Valley, Rosemary, Benzoin, Neroli and Mandarin Orange.