Fragrance comparison

C.H.E.S.S vs Momona

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

3 wins

C.H.E.S.S

Legend's Avenue

5.003 votes

Rank #46,746 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Momona

Parfums d'Elmar

4.0261 votes

Rank #26,475 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 5 categories.

C.H.E.S.S
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Momona
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

C.H.E.S.S3/5

Momona2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

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

MomonaParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

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

52%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ 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 value30

Category winnerC.H.E.S.SBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

caramel84%

cinnamon77%

fruity69%

tropical61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

Category winnerMomonaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day95

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men13

Unisex50

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,475

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMomonaHigher 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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Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…

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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 Momona?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 5 categories. C.H.E.S.S is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes. Choose C.H.E.S.S for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

C.H.E.S.S lasts longest (C.H.E.S.S 80/100, Momona 72/100), based on community performance votes.

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

C.H.E.S.S projects furthest (C.H.E.S.S 67/100, Momona 57/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tonka Bean, Black Pepper and Vanilla.

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

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

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

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. Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.