Chant De Bois vs Zippo Original
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zippo Original takes 5 of 7 categories.
Chant De BoisChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zippo OriginalChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chant De Bois2/7
Zippo Original5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chant De Bois
- Community sentiment
- Chant De Bois
- Longevity
- Zippo Original
- Sillage & projection
- Zippo Original
- Value for money
- Zippo Original
- Versatility
- Zippo Original
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zippo Original
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chant De BoisLe LaboZippo OriginalZippo FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%
3.52/ 5 · 279 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
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
21%Love
58%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
245 votes
Category winnerChant De BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZippo Original
SillageZippo Original
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZippo OriginalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus86%
patchouli72%
soft spicy58%
fresh spicy44%
aromatic30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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
Red AppleViolet LeafGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Tonka BeanClary SageLavenderPepperGeranium
Base
VanillePatchouliVetiverCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar
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
Spring100
Summer42
Fall98
Winter73
Day100
Night71
Category winnerZippo OriginalMost 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#7,214
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews44
Category winnerZippo OriginalHigher 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 →Zippo Original opens with crisp apple, grapefruit and a green violet leaf touch, then settles into a sweeter aromatic core of lavender, sage and tonka. The dry-down leans woody, lightly vanilla-toned and a little patchouli-heavy. It reads masculine, affordable and slightly old-school in style. Based on the review patt…
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 Zippo Original?
Zippo Original takes 5 of 7 categories. Chant De Bois is rated 4.48/5 from 50 votes; Zippo Original is rated 3.52/5 from 279 votes. Choose Chant De Bois for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zippo Original for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chant De Bois or Zippo Original?
Zippo Original lasts longest (Zippo Original 66/100, Chant De Bois 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chant De Bois or Zippo Original?
Zippo Original projects furthest (Zippo Original 58/100, Chant De Bois 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chant De Bois and Zippo Original smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Patchouli and Grapefruit.
Is Chant De Bois or Zippo Original better for summer or winter?
For summer, Zippo Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Chant De Bois is the stronger pick. Chant De Bois suits daytime wear; Zippo Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chant De Bois and Zippo Original?
Chant De Bois features Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Patchouli, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit. Zippo Original has top notes of Red Apple, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.
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