CH vs Winter Tale Special Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Winter Tale Special Edition takes 5 of 8 categories.
CHChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Winter Tale Special EditionChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
CH2/8
Winter Tale Special Edition5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Community sentiment
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Longevity
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Sillage & projection
- CH
- Value for money
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Versatility
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- CH
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CHCarolina HerreraWinter Tale Special EditionCanaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 4,178 votes
Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%
4.49/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 33%Had 19%Want 49%
Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
50%Like
3%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
4,178 votes
62%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWinter Tale Special Edition
SillageCH
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWinter Tale Special EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
woody92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
lavender69%
aromatic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Tropical FruitBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonWater Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
PralineCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineTincture of Rose
Base6-8 hrs
SuedePatchouliCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Red AppleGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
African Orange FlowerLavenderStar Anise
Base6 to 8 hours
Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night77
Spring56
Summer67
Fall78
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,285
PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu
Launched—
Reviews149
Overall rank#32,673
PerfumerCeline Barel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCHHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarolina 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…
Reviews →Winter Tale Special Edition by Canali is a polished woody aromatic fragrance built around crisp orchard fruit, refined botanicals, and dry woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of Amalfi lemon, tart grapefruit, and sweet red apple zest. As the brisk opening settles, a clean heart of aromatic lavender and African …
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, CH or Winter Tale Special Edition?
Winter Tale Special Edition takes 5 of 8 categories. CH is rated 3.85/5 from 4,178 votes; Winter Tale Special Edition is rated 4.49/5 from 45 votes. Choose CH for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Winter Tale Special Edition for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, CH or Winter Tale Special Edition?
Winter Tale Special Edition lasts longest (Winter Tale Special Edition 76/100, CH 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CH or Winter Tale Special Edition?
Projection is very close: CH 58/100, Winter Tale Special Edition 57/100 for sillage.
Do CH and Winter Tale Special Edition smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower and Sandalwood.
Is CH or Winter Tale Special Edition better for summer or winter?
For summer, Winter Tale Special Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, CH is the stronger pick. CH suits daytime wear; Winter Tale Special Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CH and Winter Tale Special Edition?
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. Winter Tale Special Edition has top notes of Red Apple, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Lavender and Star Anise, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.
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