Fragrance comparison

CHACO vs Citiver

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 212 ratings analysed

CHACO

Nissaba

4.1483 votes

Rank #13,578 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Citiver

Dueto Parfums

4.28129 votes

Rank #4,898 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citiver takes 7 of 7 categories.

CHACO
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer.
Citiver
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CHACO0/7

Citiver7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CHACONissaba

CitiverDueto Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

4.28/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

Category winnerCitiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

83 votes

44%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerCitiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCitiver

SillageCitiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCitiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MateGuaiac WoodPetitgrain ParaguayBergamotOrangeLemonAtlas CedarVirginia Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

CedarGrapefruitLemonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

elemiVioletPimentoNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

VetiverVirginia CedarLabdanumGuaiac WoodMuskPeru BalsamTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Bergamot, Lemon and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Citiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall30

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer98

Fall35

Winter23

Day100

Night24

Category winnerCitiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex68

Women11

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,578

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#4,898

PerfumerUrsula Wandel

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerCitiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nissaba CHACO opens with a sharp burst of Paraguayan petitgrain, tart bergamot, and sweet orange. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets, herbal yerba mate takes center stage, bringing a dry, grassy tea texture that feels earthy and unrefined. The dry-down relies on smoky guaiac wood, Atlas cedar, and Virginia cedar to …

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Citiver by Dueto Parfums is a bright, woody aromatic fragrance built around sparkling citrus and clean vetiver. Launched in 2013 and created by perfumer Ursula Wandel, the scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, tart grapefruit, and bergamot supported by an immediate flash of cedar. As the initial citrus sparkle ease…

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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, CHACO or Citiver?

Citiver takes 7 of 7 categories. CHACO is rated 4.14/5 from 83 votes; Citiver is rated 4.28/5 from 129 votes. Choose CHACO for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer. Choose Citiver for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CHACO or Citiver?

Citiver lasts longest (Citiver 77/100, CHACO 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CHACO or Citiver?

Citiver projects furthest (Citiver 68/100, CHACO 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CHACO and Citiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Bergamot, Lemon and Virginia Cedar.

Is CHACO or Citiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, CHACO is the stronger pick. For winter, Citiver is the stronger pick. Citiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CHACO and Citiver?

CHACO features Mate, Guaiac Wood, Petitgrain Paraguay, Bergamot and Orange. Citiver has top notes of Cedar, Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Violet, Pimento and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood.