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Chamade vs Le Dix Perfume

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

Updated 2,563 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Chamade

    Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Le Dix Perfume

    Choose it for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall.

Chamade3/7
Le Dix Perfume3/7
Ratings & consensus
Chamade
Community sentiment
Le Dix Perfume
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Chamade
Value for money
Le Dix Perfume
Versatility
Le Dix Perfume
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chamade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ChamadeGuerlain
Le Dix PerfumeBalenciaga
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.23/ 5 · 1,900 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
4.20/ 5 · 663 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerChamadeRating 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

45%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

663 votes

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageChamade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value52
Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
amber92%
floral84%
balsamic77%
rose69%
fresh61%
fresh100%
powdery92%
floral84%
aldehydic77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and amber

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
Top
AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon
Heart
LilacOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineAlmond
Base
CivetSandalwoodMuskBenzoinVanillaVetiverAmberPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Jasmine and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Chamade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer48
Fall82
Winter41
Day100
Night62
Spring96
Summer41
Fall100
Winter85
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex22
Women76
Men1
Unisex23
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#835

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews162

Overall rank#2,139

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews88

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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Balenciaga Le Dix Perfume opens with a dry fizz of aldehydes and sharp lemon, a cold start that quickly melts on warm skin. As it settles, it reveals a powdery heart of lilac and ylang-ylang, creating a texture reminiscent of expensive French milled soap. The base leans on civet and warm sandalwood, adding a salty, an…

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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 Le Dix Perfume?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Chamade is rated 4.23/5 from 1,900 votes; Le Dix Perfume is rated 4.20/5 from 663 votes. Choose Chamade for a green and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Dix Perfume for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Chamade or Le Dix Perfume?

They last about the same: Chamade 67/100, Le Dix Perfume 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chamade or Le Dix Perfume?

Chamade projects furthest (Chamade 61/100, Le Dix Perfume 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chamade and Le Dix Perfume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Jasmine and Bergamot.

Is Chamade or Le Dix Perfume better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chamade is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Dix Perfume is the stronger pick. Chamade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chamade and Le Dix Perfume?

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. Le Dix Perfume has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin.

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