Chai Épicé vs 740 Sândalo Breu Branco
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
740 Sândalo Breu Branco takes 5 of 7 categories.
Chai ÉpicéChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
740 Sândalo Breu BrancoChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Chai Épicé2/7
740 Sândalo Breu Branco5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 740 Sândalo Breu Branco
- Community sentiment
- 740 Sândalo Breu Branco
- Longevity
- 740 Sândalo Breu Branco
- Sillage & projection
- 740 Sândalo Breu Branco
- Value for money
- Chai Épicé
- Versatility
- 740 Sândalo Breu Branco
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chai Épicé
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chai ÉpicéLe Monde Gourmand740 Sândalo Breu BrancoNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 951 votes
Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%
4.51/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%
Category winner740 Sândalo Breu BrancoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
41%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
951 votes
77%Love
5%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
39 votes
Category winner740 Sândalo Breu BrancoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity740 Sândalo Breu Branco
Sillage740 Sândalo Breu Branco
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChai ÉpicéBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
powdery83%
fruity65%
sweet48%
animalic30%
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
fruity61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
FigViolet
Heart2 to 3 hours
MuskLily of the Valley
Base2 to 4 hours
Blonde Woods
Top
PripriocaCapitiúPink PepperCardamomGrapefruitBitter Orange
Heart
FigVioletLily of the ValleyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodBreu-BrancoMuskAmberCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesFig, Violet, Musk and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Chai Épicé, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring13
Summer7
Fall100
Winter65
Day100
Night77
Spring74
Summer47
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night100
Category winner740 Sândalo Breu BrancoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,715
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews148
Overall rank#25,928
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerChai ÉpicéHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChai Épicé by Le Monde Gourmand presents an unexpected construction that bridges floral and gourmand impressions. While its name implies a hot spiced beverage, the formula centers on sweet fig and soft violet at the top, followed by a heart of musk and lily of the valley. The base settles into smooth blonde woods that…
Reviews →A dry, textured sandalwood scent with a spicy citrus opening, soft fig-violet nuance, and a resinous musky base. 740 Sândalo Breu Branco reads woody first, then powdery and warm, with breu-branco adding a slightly incense-like glow. It suits someone who likes modern woods with a polished, aromatic edge rather than a s…
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, Chai Épicé or 740 Sândalo Breu Branco?
740 Sândalo Breu Branco takes 5 of 7 categories. Chai Épicé is rated 4.14/5 from 951 votes; 740 Sândalo Breu Branco is rated 4.51/5 from 39 votes. Choose Chai Épicé for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 740 Sândalo Breu Branco for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Chai Épicé or 740 Sândalo Breu Branco?
740 Sândalo Breu Branco lasts longest (740 Sândalo Breu Branco 76/100, Chai Épicé 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chai Épicé or 740 Sândalo Breu Branco?
740 Sândalo Breu Branco projects furthest (740 Sândalo Breu Branco 57/100, Chai Épicé 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chai Épicé and 740 Sândalo Breu Branco smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and fruity accords. Common notes include Fig, Violet, Musk and Lily of the Valley.
Is Chai Épicé or 740 Sândalo Breu Branco better for summer or winter?
For summer, 740 Sândalo Breu Branco is the stronger pick. For winter, 740 Sândalo Breu Branco is the stronger pick. Chai Épicé suits daytime wear; 740 Sândalo Breu Branco suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chai Épicé and 740 Sândalo Breu Branco?
Chai Épicé has top notes of Fig and Violet, heart notes of Musk and Lily of the Valley, a base of Blonde Woods. 740 Sândalo Breu Branco has top notes of Priprioca, Capitiú, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Fig, Violet, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Breu-Branco, Musk and Amber.
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