Fragrance comparison

Chameleon vs Ex Voto

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,699 ratings analysed

2 wins

Chameleon

Zoologist Perfumes

3.691,695 votes

Rank #2,385 TropicalWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Ex Voto

Varriale Profumi

4.004 votes

Rank #55,988 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chameleon takes 2 of 4 categories.

Chameleon
Choose it for a tropical and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ex Voto
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chameleon2/4

Ex Voto1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ex Voto
Sillage & projection: Chameleon
Value for money: Tie
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

ChameleonZoologist Perfumes

Ex VotoVarriale Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 1,695 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 45%Had 5%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEx Voto

SillageChameleon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

floral61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and yellow floral

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

Top15-30 mins

Ylang-YlangBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Talc

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskPatchouliVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Lemon, Bergamot and Amber. Durations are only published for Ex Voto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex55

Women38

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,385

PerfumerDaniel Pescio

Launched—

Reviews324

Overall rank#55,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Ex Voto by Varriale Profumi delivers an unusual collision of bright Mediterranean zest and vintage barber-soft powder. The first spritz unleashes a tart burst of sun-drenched lemon and sharp bergamot, rounded by a touch of sunny ylang-ylang. Within minutes, the zesty sparkle yields to a dense, pillowy heart of cosmeti…

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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 Ex Voto?

Chameleon takes 2 of 4 categories. Chameleon is rated 3.69/5 from 1,695 votes; Ex Voto is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chameleon for a tropical and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ex Voto for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chameleon or Ex Voto?

Ex Voto lasts longest (Ex Voto 76/100, Chameleon 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chameleon or Ex Voto?

Chameleon projects furthest (Chameleon 59/100, Ex Voto 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chameleon and Ex Voto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Lemon, Bergamot and Amber.

Is Chameleon or Ex Voto better for summer or winter?

Ex Voto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chameleon and Ex Voto?

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. Ex Voto has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Talc, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.