Fragrance comparison

Chaldee vs Originale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

Chaldee

Jean Patou

4.3171 votes

Rank #33,654 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Originale

Vicky Tiel

4.1451 votes

Rank #18,597 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Originale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chaldee
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.
Originale
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chaldee2/7

Originale4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChaldeeJean Patou

OriginaleVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerChaldeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerChaldeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOriginale

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOriginaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral91%

amber83%

green74%

yellow floral65%

sweet56%

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

African Orange FlowerHyacinth

Heart

NarcissusJasmineLilac

Base

OpoponaxAmberVanille

Top

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonMignonette

Heart

HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope

Base

MuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Hyacinth, Narcissus and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer33

Fall100

Winter50

Day73

Night100

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerOriginaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,654

PerfumerHenri Almeras

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Patou Chaldee is a sun-kissed oriental floral classic that opens with a bright spark of African orange flower before settling into a warm, powdery embrace of amber and opoponax. Created by perfumer Henri Almeras in 1927, this vintage composition captures the relaxed warmth of Mediterranean summers, making it a so…

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Originale by Vicky Tiel brings a heavy dose of retro charm, centering on a crisp hyacinth note wrapped in green stems and cool citrus peels. It settles into a powdery musk that feels formal and structured. This is a green floral for cool spring days when you want a clean, classic presence that stands out from modern s…

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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, Chaldee or Originale?

Originale takes 4 of 7 categories. Chaldee is rated 4.31/5 from 71 votes; Originale is rated 4.14/5 from 51 votes. Choose Chaldee for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Originale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chaldee or Originale?

They last about the same: Originale 66/100, Chaldee 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chaldee or Originale?

Projection is very close: Chaldee 63/100, Originale 63/100 for sillage.

Do Chaldee and Originale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Hyacinth, Narcissus and Jasmine.

Is Chaldee or Originale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Originale is the stronger pick. For winter, Originale is the stronger pick. Chaldee suits evening wear; Originale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chaldee and Originale?

Chaldee has top notes of African Orange Flower and Hyacinth, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine and Lilac, a base of Opoponax, Amber and Vanille. Originale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mignonette, heart notes of Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.