Fragrance comparison

Chaleur d'Animale vs Muaná

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

Chaleur d'Animale

Animale

3.5636 votes

Rank #24,635 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Muaná

Phebo

4.1428 votes

Rank #49,536 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Muaná takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chaleur d'Animale
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Muaná
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chaleur d'Animale3/7

Muaná4/7

Ratings & consensus: Muaná
Community sentiment: Muaná
Longevity: Chaleur d'Animale
Sillage & projection: Chaleur d'Animale
Value for money: Muaná
Versatility: Muaná
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chaleur d'Animale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chaleur d'AnimaleAnimale

MuanáPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

Category winnerMuanáRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

32%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerMuanáMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityChaleur d'Animale

SillageChaleur d'Animale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMuanáBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

rose77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

amber69%

lavender61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageGraperfuitCassiaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumFreesiaVioletNutmegCorianderCardamomOrchid

Base

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskAmberPatchouliSandalowoodJasmineTonka Bean

Top

LavenderSageThymeNutmegArtemisiaViolet LeavesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

SandalowoodCedarPatchouli

Base

AmberLeatherMyrhhBalsamic VinegarTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesSage, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night40

Spring89

Summer100

Fall78

Winter22

Day100

Night40

Category winnerMuanáMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,635

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#49,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChaleur d'AnimaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chaleur d'Animale opens with a sharp burst of sage, grapefruit, and cassia that hits hard before settling into a warm, spicy floral core. Loc Dong built this 2000 release around a clash of crisp geranium, nutmeg, and freesia over a heavy musk and amber base. It suits cool autumn evenings when you want an aromatic gree…

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Phebo Muaná opens with an aromatic burst of lavender, sage, and thyme, spiked with cool violet leaves and sharp bergamot. Nutmeg and artemisia add a dry herbal warmth early on. As the initial brightness settles, heart notes of cedarwood, patchouli, and sandalwood ground the composition in clean, dry timber. The base i…

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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, Chaleur d'Animale or Muaná?

Muaná takes 4 of 7 categories. Chaleur d'Animale is rated 3.56/5 from 36 votes; Muaná is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes. Choose Chaleur d'Animale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Muaná for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chaleur d'Animale or Muaná?

Chaleur d'Animale lasts longest (Chaleur d'Animale 57/100, Muaná 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chaleur d'Animale or Muaná?

Chaleur d'Animale projects furthest (Chaleur d'Animale 59/100, Muaná 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chaleur d'Animale and Muaná smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.

Is Chaleur d'Animale or Muaná better for summer or winter?

For summer, Muaná is the stronger pick. For winter, Chaleur d'Animale is the stronger pick. Chaleur d'Animale suits daytime wear; Muaná suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chaleur d'Animale and Muaná?

Chaleur d'Animale has top notes of Sage, Graperfuit, Cassia and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Freesia, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Musk and Amber. Muaná has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Thyme and Nutmeg, heart notes of Sandalowood, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Leather, Myrhh and Balsamic Vinegar.