Fragrance comparison

Chameleon vs Imagine

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,697 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chameleon

Zoologist Perfumes

3.691,695 votes

Rank #2,391 TropicalWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Imagine

Dévier

5.002 votes

Rank #34,038 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chameleon takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chameleon
Choose it for a tropical and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Imagine
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chameleon3/4

Imagine0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Chameleon
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

ChameleonZoologist Perfumes

ImagineDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 1,695 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageChameleon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value25

Category winnerChameleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

floral61%

floral100%

amber92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet, floral and woody

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

HazelnutAmalfi LemonGingerPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacTuberoseFrangipani

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutAmbergrisTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Frangipani, Coconut and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Imagine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex55

Women38

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 27%Work 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,391

PerfumerDaniel Pescio

Launched—

Reviews324

Overall rank#34,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Imagine by Dévier takes a refreshing detour from predictable sunny scents. The opening brings an instant flash of Amalfi lemon and zesty ginger before toasted hazelnut adds unexpected savory warmth. It avoids standard citrus sharpness. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into lush tuberose, sweet frangipani…

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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 Imagine?

Chameleon takes 3 of 4 categories. Chameleon is rated 3.69/5 from 1,695 votes; Imagine is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Chameleon for a tropical and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Imagine for a floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chameleon or Imagine?

They last about the same: Chameleon 70/100, Imagine 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chameleon or Imagine?

Chameleon projects furthest (Chameleon 59/100, Imagine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chameleon and Imagine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Frangipani, Coconut and Vetiver.

Is Chameleon or Imagine better for summer or winter?

Imagine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chameleon and Imagine?

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. Imagine has top notes of Hazelnut, Amalfi Lemon, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lilac, Tuberose and Frangipani, a base of Coconut, Ambergris, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.