Fragrance comparison

Chameleon vs Daimo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,777 ratings analysed

Chameleon

Zoologist Perfumes

3.691,695 votes

Rank #2,628 TropicalWoody

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30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Daimo

Lubin

3.9182 votes

Rank #9,762 LeatherCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Daimo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chameleon
Choose it for a tropical and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Daimo
Choose it for a leather and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chameleon1/7

Daimo5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChameleonZoologist Perfumes

DaimoLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 1,695 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerDaimoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

1,410 votes

35%Love

35%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDaimo

SillageDaimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value55

Category winnerDaimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

floral61%

leather100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fruity77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangMangoCarambola (Star Fruit)LemonViolet LeavesBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

FrangipaniCoconutSea NotesCashmeranSea SaltSkinJasmineSaffron

Base

VanillaMuskWoody NotesSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxPatchouliVetiver

Top

Violet LeavesLemonBergamot

Heart

LeatherPeachClove

Base

SandalwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Violet Leaves, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer7

Fall100

Winter87

Day80

Night100

Category winnerDaimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex55

Women38

Men44

Unisex44

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,628

PerfumerDaniel Pescio

Launched—

Reviews324

Overall rank#9,762

PerfumerDelphine Thierry, Thomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerChameleonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chameleon opens as a bright tropical floral with ylang-ylang, mango, starfruit and citrus, then settles into frangipani, coconut, sea salt and soft woods. On skin, it usually feels sunny, fruity and slightly creamy rather than truly aquatic. It suits shoppers who want a playful summer scent with a beachy, sun-warmed m…

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Daimo by Lubin pairs sharp citrus and violet leaf with a heart of spicy clove and dark leather. It aims for an elegant, dry aesthetic that bridges classic, refined structures with modern, airy textures. This unisex fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for professional environments or cool spri…

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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, Chameleon or Daimo?

Daimo takes 5 of 7 categories. Chameleon is rated 3.69/5 from 1,695 votes; Daimo is rated 3.91/5 from 82 votes. Choose Chameleon for a tropical and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Daimo for a leather and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chameleon or Daimo?

Daimo lasts longest (Daimo 80/100, Chameleon 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chameleon or Daimo?

Daimo projects furthest (Daimo 71/100, Chameleon 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chameleon and Daimo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Violet Leaves, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Chameleon or Daimo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Daimo is the stronger pick. For winter, Daimo is the stronger pick. Daimo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chameleon and Daimo?

Chameleon has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mango, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Lemon, heart notes of Frangipani, Coconut, Sea Notes and Cashmeran, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Daimo has top notes of Violet Leaves, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Peach and Clove, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.