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Chamade vs Chamade Extract

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

Updated 2,062 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chamade Extract takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Chamade

    Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Chamade Extract

    Choose it for a amber and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chamade2/8
Chamade Extract5/8
Ratings & consensus
Chamade Extract
Community sentiment
Chamade Extract
Longevity
Chamade Extract
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Chamade
Versatility
Chamade Extract
Note pyramid (duration)
Chamade Extract
Fragranxe ranking
Chamade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ChamadeGuerlain
Chamade ExtractGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.23/ 5 · 1,900 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
4.60/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 64%Had 8%Want 27%
Category winnerChamade ExtractRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

1,900 votes

71%Love
23%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerChamade ExtractMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate90
Category winners

LongevityChamade Extract

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value45
Category winnerChamadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
amber92%
floral84%
balsamic77%
rose69%
fresh61%
amber100%
green92%
floral84%
balsamic77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match78%Very similar · both green, amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
HiacynthAldehydesRoseJasmineBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
GalbanumLilacLily-of-the-ValleyCloves
Base4 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamBenzoinPeru BalsamAmberVetiverVanillaSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
HyacinthAldehydesRoseJasmineBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
GalbanumLilacLily-of-the-ValleyCarnation
Base6 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamPeru BalsamBenzoinAmberSandalwoodVetiverVanilla
Category winnerChamade ExtractLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer48
Fall82
Winter41
Day100
Night62
Spring100
Summer54
Fall71
Winter54
Day100
Night89
Category winnerChamade ExtractMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex22
Women76
Men4
Unisex29
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#835

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews162

Overall rank#9,245

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerChamadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chamade by Guerlain presents a green, floral opening that shifts into a warm, resinous drydown. Introduced in 1969, it pairs crisp hyacinth, sparkling aldehydes, and bergamot with a sharp bite of bitter galbanum. As the brisk start softens, lush middle notes of lilac, rose, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley fill the hea…

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Chamade Extract by Guerlain is a classic floral aldehyde with an unmistakable balance of crisp greenery and resinous warmth. Released in pure perfume concentration, it opens with a snappy burst of hyacinth, soapy aldehydes, and zesty bergamot. The heart unfolds into a bouquet of lilac, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and…

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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, Chamade or Chamade Extract?

Chamade Extract takes 5 of 8 categories. Chamade is rated 4.23/5 from 1,900 votes; Chamade Extract is rated 4.60/5 from 162 votes. Choose Chamade for a green and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chamade Extract for a amber and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chamade or Chamade Extract?

Chamade Extract lasts longest (Chamade Extract 74/100, Chamade 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chamade or Chamade Extract?

Projection is very close: Chamade 61/100, Chamade Extract 61/100 for sillage.

Do Chamade and Chamade Extract smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Jasmine and Bergamot.

Is Chamade or Chamade Extract better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chamade Extract is the stronger pick. For winter, Chamade Extract is the stronger pick. Chamade suits daytime wear; Chamade Extract suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chamade and Chamade Extract?

Chamade has top notes of Hiacynth, Aldehydes, Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Galbanum, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cloves, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Amber. Chamade Extract has top notes of Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Galbanum, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam, Benzoin and Amber.

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