Fragrance comparison

Chant De Bois vs Uomo Essenza di Capri

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chant De Bois

Le Labo

4.4850 votes

Rank #19,106 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Uomo Essenza di Capri

Pal Zileri

3.9859 votes

Rank #26,532 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chant De Bois takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chant De Bois
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Uomo Essenza di Capri
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chant De Bois6/7

Uomo Essenza di Capri1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chant De Bois
Community sentiment: Chant De Bois
Longevity: Chant De Bois
Sillage & projection: Uomo Essenza di Capri
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 Labo

Uomo Essenza di CapriPal Zileri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%

3.98/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%

Category winnerChant De BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

29%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerChant De BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChant De Bois

SillageUomo Essenza di Capri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value69

Category winnerChant De BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

patchouli72%

soft spicy58%

fresh spicy44%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

marine65%

woody53%

lavender42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Virginia CedarBergamotPatchouliPink PepperGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sea waterBergamotTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderJasmineGeranium

Base

Virginia CedarAmberMuskPatchouli

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 season

Spring56

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night60

Spring55

Summer100

Fall33

Winter12

Day100

Night27

Category winnerChant De BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men82

Unisex9

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#26,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerChant De BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chant 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…

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Uomo Essenza di Capri opens with sharp bergamot, juicy tangerine, and a punch of salty sea water. The heart brings clean lavender and geranium, while Virginia cedar and musk anchor the base. Built for humid August afternoons by the water, it delivers a straightforward Mediterranean blast that feels lightweight on warm…

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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, Chant De Bois or Uomo Essenza di Capri?

Chant De Bois takes 6 of 7 categories. Chant De Bois is rated 4.48/5 from 50 votes; Uomo Essenza di Capri is rated 3.98/5 from 59 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 Uomo Essenza di Capri for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chant De Bois or Uomo Essenza di Capri?

They last about the same: Chant De Bois 60/100, Uomo Essenza di Capri 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chant De Bois or Uomo Essenza di Capri?

Projection is very close: Uomo Essenza di Capri 51/100, Chant De Bois 50/100 for sillage.

Do Chant De Bois and Uomo Essenza di Capri smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% 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 Uomo Essenza di Capri better for summer or winter?

For summer, Uomo Essenza di Capri is the stronger pick. For winter, Chant De Bois is the stronger pick. Chant De Bois suits daytime wear; Uomo Essenza di Capri suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chant De Bois and Uomo Essenza di Capri?

Chant De Bois features Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Patchouli, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit. Uomo Essenza di Capri has top notes of Sea water, Bergamot, Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Musk and Patchouli.