Chant De Bois vs Speed Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chant De Bois takes 6 of 7 categories.
Chant De BoisChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Speed ManChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chant De Bois6/7
Speed Man1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chant De Bois
- Community sentiment
- Chant De Bois
- Longevity
- Chant De Bois
- Sillage & projection
- Speed Man
- Value for money
- Chant De Bois
- Versatility
- Chant De Bois
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chant De Bois
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chant De BoisLe LaboSpeed ManO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%
4.00/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 6%Had 79%Want 16%
Category winnerChant De BoisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
50 votes
60%Love
13%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
10%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerChant De BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChant De Bois
SillageSpeed Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChant De BoisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus86%
patchouli72%
soft spicy58%
fresh spicy44%
aromatic30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy86%
citrus72%
aquatic58%
woody44%
anis30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Virginia CedarBergamotPatchouliPink PepperGrapefruit
No top / heart / base split published
Top
GrapefruitWormwoodBergamotAnise
Heart
Water NotesThymeGeraniumNutmeg
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodVirginia CedarMusk
InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Bergamot, Patchouli and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Chant De Bois, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer33
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night60
Spring83
Summer100
Fall17
Winter0
Day100
Night20
Category winnerChant De BoisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,106
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#36,859
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerChant De BoisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChant De Bois by Le Labo is a crisp, dry woody fragrance built around prominent Virginia cedar, tart citrus, and peppery warmth. The scent opens with a sudden burst of bergamot and pink pepper, giving the initial spray an energetic, fresh spicy bite. Within minutes, the zesty sparkle of grapefruit settles into a prono…
Reviews →Speed Man by O Boticário is a brisk, energizing citrus aromatic cologne built for warm mornings, casual weekends, and post-workout refreshes. It opens with an immediate kick of tart grapefruit and zesty bergamot, balanced by the herbal snap of green wormwood and a subtle touch of licorice-like anise. As the bright cit…
Reviews →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, Chant De Bois or Speed Man?
Chant De Bois takes 6 of 7 categories. Chant De Bois is rated 4.48/5 from 50 votes; Speed Man is rated 4.00/5 from 30 votes. Choose Chant De Bois for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Speed Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chant De Bois or Speed Man?
Chant De Bois lasts longest (Chant De Bois 60/100, Speed Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chant De Bois or Speed Man?
Speed Man projects furthest (Speed Man 53/100, Chant De Bois 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chant De Bois and Speed Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Patchouli and Grapefruit.
Is Chant De Bois or Speed Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Speed Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Chant De Bois is the stronger pick. Chant De Bois suits daytime wear; Speed Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chant De Bois and Speed Man?
Chant De Bois features Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Patchouli, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit. Speed Man has top notes of Grapefruit, Wormwood, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Water Notes, Thyme, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Musk.
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