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Chaleur d'Animale vs Rose Absolute Oil

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

Updated 42 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Chaleur d'Animale

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Rose Absolute Oil

    Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Chaleur d'Animale2/4
Rose Absolute Oil2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rose Absolute Oil
Sillage & projection
Rose Absolute Oil
Value for money
Chaleur d'Animale
Versatility
Not scored
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
Rose Absolute OilClive Christian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%
3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity94
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute Oil

SillageRose Absolute Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value19
¤ Price value0
Category winnerChaleur d'AnimaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
floral84%
rose77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
rose100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
warm spicy60%
floral50%
Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and rose

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTangerineBlueberry
Heart3 to 5 hours
May RoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley
Base8 to 14 hours
CedarPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Orchid, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber. Durations are only published for Rose Absolute Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter70
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,208

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#66,773

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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Rose Absolute Oil by Clive Christian centers on May Rose framed by unexpected fruit and aromatic spice. The fragrance opens with tangy blueberry, juicy tangerine, and a dry sprinkle of crushed coriander seed. As the bright citrus and spice settle, a full floral heart emerges, blending lush rose with orchid and crisp l…

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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 Rose Absolute Oil?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chaleur d'Animale is rated 3.56/5 from 36 votes; Rose Absolute Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Chaleur d'Animale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rose Absolute Oil for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chaleur d'Animale or Rose Absolute Oil?

Rose Absolute Oil lasts longest (Rose Absolute Oil 94/100, Chaleur d'Animale 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chaleur d'Animale or Rose Absolute Oil?

Rose Absolute Oil projects furthest (Rose Absolute Oil 71/100, Chaleur d'Animale 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chaleur d'Animale and Rose Absolute Oil smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Coriander, Orchid, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Chaleur d'Animale or Rose Absolute Oil better for summer or winter?

Chaleur d'Animale suits daytime wear; Rose Absolute Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chaleur d'Animale and Rose Absolute Oil?

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. Rose Absolute Oil has top notes of Coriander, Tangerine and Blueberry, heart notes of May Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.

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