Fragrance comparison

C.H.E.S.S vs Legno di Guajaco

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 222 ratings analysed

C.H.E.S.S

Legend's Avenue

5.003 votes

Rank #46,746 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Legno di Guajaco

Tesori d'Oriente

3.79219 votes

Rank #12,027 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

C.H.E.S.S
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Legno di Guajaco
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

C.H.E.S.S2/4

Legno di Guajaco2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

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

Legno di GuajacoTesori d'Oriente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

3.79/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

25%Love

48%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

219 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityC.H.E.S.S

SillageC.H.E.S.S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value92

Category winnerLegno di GuajacoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm 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

Top

NeroliBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

Guaiac WoodBlack PepperCardamomLavenderTarragonSage

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodTobaccoCoumarinCedarMuskIris

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tarragon, Bergamot and Neroli. 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

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men57

Unisex41

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLegno di GuajacoHigher 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…

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Legno di Guajaco by Tesori d'Oriente delivers a warm, woody punch without draining your wallet. It wraps spicy black pepper and aromatic lavender around a heavy guaiac wood core, making it a reliable cold-weather option. Shoppers who want a masculine, rustic profile for casual autumn wear will find this budget bottle …

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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, C.H.E.S.S or Legno di Guajaco?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. C.H.E.S.S is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Legno di Guajaco is rated 3.79/5 from 219 votes. Choose C.H.E.S.S for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Legno di Guajaco for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, C.H.E.S.S or Legno di Guajaco?

C.H.E.S.S lasts longest (C.H.E.S.S 80/100, Legno di Guajaco 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C.H.E.S.S or Legno di Guajaco?

C.H.E.S.S projects furthest (C.H.E.S.S 67/100, Legno di Guajaco 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C.H.E.S.S and Legno di Guajaco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is C.H.E.S.S or Legno di Guajaco better for summer or winter?

C.H.E.S.S suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C.H.E.S.S and Legno di Guajaco?

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. Legno di Guajaco has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Coumarin.