Fragrance comparison

Chameleon vs Oro Rosso

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chameleon

Bahoma London

4.1812 votes

Rank #17,147 White FloralCitrus

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71%scent match

Closely related

Oro Rosso

Paolo Gigli

3.9010 votes

Rank #48,034 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chameleon takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chameleon
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Oro Rosso
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chameleon3/5

Oro Rosso2/5

Ratings & consensus: Chameleon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oro Rosso
Sillage & projection: Oro Rosso
Value for money: Chameleon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chameleon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChameleonBahoma London

Oro RossoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 29%Had 43%Want 29%

Category winnerChameleonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

40%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOro Rosso

SillageOro Rosso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerChameleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

green69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody90%

powdery80%

white floral70%

musky60%

vanilla50%

Scent match71%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

JasmineMimosaWhite FlowersAlmond MilkRoseHeliotrope

Base

MuskCedarAmberPrecious WoodsVanilla

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

White FlowersJasmineRose

Base5-6 hrs

MuskCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, White Flowers and Rose. Durations are only published for Oro Rosso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,147

PerfumerMargaret Strug-Guzowska

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#48,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerChameleonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chameleon by Bahoma London is a complex floral woody musk that shifts on the skin throughout the day. It opens with vibrant mandarin and green leaves, transitioning into a heart of mimosa and almond milk before settling into a warm base of cedar and musk. This scent offers a serene experience suitable for spring and s…

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Paolo Gigli Oro Rosso presents a sparkling burst of Italian citrus that settles into a serene floral skin scent. The opening immediately wakes the senses with zesty bergamot and sweet orange, providing a brisk, sunny introduction. Within twenty minutes, the initial brightness softens into a creamy heart of jasmine, de…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chameleon or Oro Rosso?

Chameleon takes 3 of 5 categories. Chameleon is rated 4.18/5 from 12 votes; Oro Rosso is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chameleon for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Oro Rosso for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chameleon or Oro Rosso?

Oro Rosso lasts longest (Oro Rosso 64/100, Chameleon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chameleon or Oro Rosso?

Oro Rosso projects furthest (Oro Rosso 72/100, Chameleon 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chameleon and Oro Rosso smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, White Flowers and Rose.

Is Chameleon or Oro Rosso better for summer or winter?

Chameleon suits evening wear; Oro Rosso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chameleon and Oro Rosso?

Chameleon has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Mimosa, White Flowers and Almond Milk, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Precious Woods. Oro Rosso has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of White Flowers, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar and Vanilla.