Fragrance comparison

Chantal Thomass vs Northern Glow

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 574 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chantal Thomass

3.82429 votes

Rank #30,677 FruityPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Northern Glow

Oriflame

3.63145 votes

Rank #18,430 NuttySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chantal Thomass takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chantal Thomass
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Northern Glow
Choose it for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Chantal Thomass6/7

Northern Glow1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chantal Thomass
Community sentiment: Chantal Thomass
Longevity: Chantal Thomass
Sillage & projection: Chantal Thomass
Value for money: Chantal Thomass
Versatility: Chantal Thomass
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Northern Glow

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chantal ThomassChantal Thomass

Northern GlowOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 429 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.63/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerChantal ThomassRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

429 votes

21%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerChantal ThomassMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChantal Thomass

SillageChantal Thomass

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerChantal ThomassBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

cherry84%

sweet77%

green69%

aromatic61%

nutty100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

cherry69%

rose61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CherryTomatoRaspberryRaspberry LeafCranberryApple

Heart2-4 hrs

Black VioletIrisHeliotropeRed RosePetitgrainOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmber

Top

CherryMelonRaspberry

Heart

Red RoseOrange BlossomPeony

Base

HazelnutMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCherry, Raspberry, Red Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Chantal Thomass, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring51

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChantal ThomassMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Date 40%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,677

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNorthern GlowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantal Thomass opens with a startling hit of tart cherry, crisp cranberry, and green tomato leaf. That sharp fruit burst lasts ten minutes before melting into a velvet heart of powdery iris, almond-toned heliotrope, and violet petals. The texture reminds you of vintage cosmetics and black silk stockings. As the drydo…

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Oriflame Northern Glow pairs bright cherry and sharp raspberry with a warm base of hazelnut and amber. The opening hits with cold fruity notes and a crisp melon note before settling into red rose, peony, and soft orange blossom. On skin, the dry-down turns creamy and musky, creating a cozy contrast against chilly wint…

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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, Chantal Thomass or Northern Glow?

Chantal Thomass takes 6 of 7 categories. Chantal Thomass is rated 3.82/5 from 429 votes; Northern Glow is rated 3.63/5 from 145 votes. Choose Chantal Thomass for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Northern Glow for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chantal Thomass or Northern Glow?

Chantal Thomass lasts longest (Chantal Thomass 68/100, Northern Glow 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chantal Thomass or Northern Glow?

Chantal Thomass projects furthest (Chantal Thomass 63/100, Northern Glow 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chantal Thomass and Northern Glow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and cherry accords. Common notes include Cherry, Raspberry, Red Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is Chantal Thomass or Northern Glow better for summer or winter?

For summer, Northern Glow is the stronger pick. For winter, Chantal Thomass is the stronger pick. Chantal Thomass suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chantal Thomass and Northern Glow?

Chantal Thomass has top notes of Cherry, Tomato, Raspberry and Raspberry Leaf, heart notes of Black Violet, Iris, Heliotrope and Red Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber. Northern Glow has top notes of Cherry, Melon and Raspberry, heart notes of Red Rose, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Hazelnut, Musk and Amber.