Fragrance comparison

Chalain vs Lily

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

1 wins

Chalain

Henry Jacques

4.676 votes

Rank #35,630 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Lily

Al-Kindi

3.001 votes

Rank #71,782 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chalain takes 1 of 1 categories.

Chalain
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lily
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character.

Chalain1/1

Lily0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChalainHenry Jacques

LilyAl-Kindi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 29%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesHerbal NotesGeranium

Heart

SpicesIris FlowerJasmine

Base

OpoponaxVanillaMusk

Top

CardamomPink PepperGrapefruit

Heart

SpicesCitrusesLilyTurkish RoseGeraniumCedarPatchouli

Base

SandalwoodMossAgarwood (Oud)FirMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Geranium, Spices and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#71,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChalainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chalain by Henry Jacques opens with a sharp burst of citruses, aromatic herbal notes, and crisp geranium before shifting into a rich heart of powdery iris flower, jasmine, and warm spices. As the top notes fade, a deep base of smoky opoponax, vanilla, and soft musk takes over on skin. The composition balances bright c…

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Lily by Al-Kindi is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Lily was launched in 2022. Top notes are Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit; middle notes are Spices, Citruses, Lily, Turkish Rose, Geranium, Cedar and Patchouli; base notes are Sandalwood, Moss, Agarwood (Oud), Fir and Musk.

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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, Chalain or Lily?

Chalain takes 1 of 1 categories. Chalain is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Lily is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chalain for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lily for a woody and warm spicy character.

Do Chalain and Lily smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Geranium, Spices and Musk.

Is Chalain or Lily better for summer or winter?

Chalain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chalain and Lily?

Chalain has top notes of Citruses, Herbal Notes and Geranium, heart notes of Spices, Iris Flower and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla and Musk. Lily has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Spices, Citruses, Lily and Turkish Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Moss, Agarwood (Oud) and Fir.