Fragrance comparison

CH vs Niagara

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 4,190 ratings analysed

Carolina Herrera

3.854,178 votes

Rank #3,388 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Niagara

Paolo Gigli

4.0012 votes

Rank #42,491 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Niagara takes 3 of 6 categories.

CH
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Niagara
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CH2/6

Niagara3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CHCarolina Herrera

NiagaraPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 4,178 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

Category winnerCHRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

4,178 votes

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNiagara

SillageNiagara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNiagaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

aquatic100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

fresh61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonWater Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

PralineCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineTincture of Rose

Base6-8 hrs

SuedePatchouliCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskAmberVirginia CedarSandalwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night65

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Work 30%Casual 28%Date 26%Party 15%

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,388

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews149

Overall rank#42,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCHHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH starts with an energetic burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and juicy melon before settling into a warm, sugary core. The citrus cuts through the early sweetness quickly. Within twenty minutes, roasted praline and cinnamon emerge, wrapping around creamy orange flower and jasmine petals. The real…

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Paolo Gigli Niagara throws out a blast of salty ocean spray mixed with sharp Amalfi lemon, brisk bergamot, and bitter artemisia. Forget soft aquatic mists. This fragrance hits like cold freshwater crashing over rocky river rapids. A green herbal streak cuts through the water notes right away, preventing the citrus fro…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CH or Niagara?

Niagara takes 3 of 6 categories. CH is rated 3.85/5 from 4,178 votes; Niagara is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose CH for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Niagara for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CH or Niagara?

Niagara lasts longest (Niagara 75/100, CH 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH or Niagara?

Niagara projects furthest (Niagara 75/100, CH 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH and Niagara smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Water Notes and Jasmine.

Is CH or Niagara better for summer or winter?

CH suits daytime wear; Niagara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH and Niagara?

CH has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Praline, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Niagara has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Water Notes and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar.