Fragrance comparison

Chaos vs Chypre Charnel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 586 ratings analysed

Chaos

Vertus

3.70305 votes

Rank #4,371 WoodyMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Chypre Charnel

Molinard

4.02281 votes

Rank #9,090 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre Charnel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chaos
Choose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Chypre Charnel
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Chaos3/7

Chypre Charnel4/7

Ratings & consensus: Chypre Charnel
Community sentiment: Chypre Charnel
Longevity: Chaos
Sillage & projection: Chaos
Value for money: Chypre Charnel
Versatility: Chypre Charnel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chaos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChaosVertus

Chypre CharnelMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

4.02/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerChypre CharnelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

17%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

14%Hate

305 votes

29%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

281 votes

Category winnerChypre CharnelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage87

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChaos

SillageChaos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value56

Category winnerChypre CharnelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

earthy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, mossy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesLemon

Heart

PatchouliJasmineWhite Flowers

Base

Woody NotesAmbergrisOakmoss

Top

PeachBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseIris FlowerJasmineWhite Flowers

Base

OakmossPatchouliVetiverMuskAmbroxanBenzoinVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Patchouli, Jasmine and White Flowers. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChypre CharnelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex30

Women4

Men8

Unisex34

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#9,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerChaosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chaos by Vertus pairs a sharp splash of lemon and salty marine notes with a heavy, dry base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is a powerful unisex fragrance built for those who want a fresh scent that does not fade in summer heat. The scent wears like a salty ocean breeze blowing over damp, woody shores.

Reviews →

Molinard Chypre Charnel brings a modern spin to the traditional forest-and-moss scent style. It opens with a splash of tangy bergamot, sparkling orange, and a velvety slice of ripe peach that feels juicy rather than sugary. As the initial brightness settles, a dusting of powdery iris, creamy jasmine, and gentle Bulgar…

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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, Chaos or Chypre Charnel?

Chypre Charnel takes 4 of 7 categories. Chaos is rated 3.70/5 from 305 votes; Chypre Charnel is rated 4.02/5 from 281 votes. Choose Chaos for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Chypre Charnel for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chaos or Chypre Charnel?

Chaos lasts longest (Chaos 92/100, Chypre Charnel 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chaos or Chypre Charnel?

Chaos projects furthest (Chaos 87/100, Chypre Charnel 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chaos and Chypre Charnel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, mossy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Patchouli, Jasmine and White Flowers.

Is Chaos or Chypre Charnel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chaos is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypre Charnel is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chaos and Chypre Charnel?

Chaos has top notes of Sea Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris and Oakmoss. Chypre Charnel has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Iris Flower, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.