Fragrance comparison

C.H.E.S.S vs Vespri Esperidati Women

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 164 ratings analysed

3 wins

C.H.E.S.S

Legend's Avenue

5.003 votes

Rank #46,746 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Vespri Esperidati Women

Nobile 1942

4.22161 votes

Rank #12,764 CitrusAromatic

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 value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vespri Esperidati Women
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

C.H.E.S.S3/4

Vespri Esperidati Women1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

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

Vespri Esperidati WomenNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

4.22/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

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

47%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityC.H.E.S.S

SillageC.H.E.S.S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value40

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%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

white floral77%

mossy65%

woody53%

earthy42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

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

Amalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainJasmineNeroliTarragonOrange

Base

oak mossPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tarragon, Bergamot and Patchouli. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men38

Unisex50

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,764

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVespri Esperidati WomenHigher 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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Vespri Esperidati Women opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and bitter grapefruit. As the immediate citrus sting clears, green petitgrain and soft neroli emerge alongside a dry earthiness from oakmoss and patchouli. It feels crisp, invigorating, and sun-soaked, tailored for hot summer mornings when hea…

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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 Vespri Esperidati Women?

C.H.E.S.S takes 3 of 4 categories. C.H.E.S.S is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Vespri Esperidati Women is rated 4.22/5 from 161 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 Vespri Esperidati Women for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, C.H.E.S.S or Vespri Esperidati Women?

C.H.E.S.S lasts longest (C.H.E.S.S 80/100, Vespri Esperidati Women 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C.H.E.S.S or Vespri Esperidati Women?

C.H.E.S.S projects furthest (C.H.E.S.S 67/100, Vespri Esperidati Women 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C.H.E.S.S and Vespri Esperidati Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is C.H.E.S.S or Vespri Esperidati Women 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 Vespri Esperidati Women?

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. Vespri Esperidati Women has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Jasmine, Neroli and Tarragon, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Benzoin.