Chapter 1 vs Altaï
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chapter 1 takes 5 of 7 categories.
Chapter 1Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
AltaïChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chapter 15/7
Altaï2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Altaï
- Community sentiment
- Chapter 1
- Longevity
- Chapter 1
- Sillage & projection
- Altaï
- Value for money
- Chapter 1
- Versatility
- Chapter 1
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chapter 1
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chapter 1AjmalAltaïNoèmeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 39%Had 3%Want 57%
3.94/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 24%Had 8%Want 67%
Category winnerAltaïRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
42%Love
29%Like
16%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerChapter 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChapter 1
SillageAltaï
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChapter 1Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
musky77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
warm spicy86%
cinnamon72%
sweet58%
vanilla44%
woody30%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomAmber
Heart
PatchouliFigCypriol
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodWhite MuskTonka Bean
Top
Ceylon CinnamonRed BerriesCardamom
Heart
FigCoffeeClove
Base
VanillaCashmere WoodAmbroxanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Patchouli, Fig and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer65
Fall100
Winter71
Day93
Night100
Spring58
Summer33
Fall100
Winter42
Day80
Night100
Category winnerChapter 1Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,603
PerfumerMaxime Exler
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#39,655
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerChapter 1Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Chapter 1 is a spicy, amber-woody unisex scent built around cardamom up top and a creamy fig heart. As it warms on skin, earthy patchouli and cypriol add a dry, slightly smoky depth before settling into soft cashmere woods, sandalwood, clean musk, and a gentle tonka sweetness. It reads smooth and modern rather t…
Reviews →Ceylon cinnamon and crushed cardamom open Altaï by Noème with a prickle of dry heat before pulpy fig and roasted coffee soften the spice. Warm cashmeran and patchouli settle into the background alongside ambroxan, giving the dry wood texture a velvety weight. It wears best during autumn evenings and cold rainfall when…
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, Chapter 1 or Altaï?
Chapter 1 takes 5 of 7 categories. Chapter 1 is rated 3.89/5 from 40 votes; Altaï is rated 3.94/5 from 31 votes. Choose Chapter 1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Altaï for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapter 1 or Altaï?
They last about the same: Chapter 1 64/100, Altaï 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 1 or Altaï?
Projection is very close: Altaï 54/100, Chapter 1 53/100 for sillage.
Do Chapter 1 and Altaï smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Patchouli, Fig and Cashmere Wood.
Is Chapter 1 or Altaï better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chapter 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapter 1 is the stronger pick. Chapter 1 suits day or night wear; Altaï suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 1 and Altaï?
Chapter 1 has top notes of Cardamom and Amber, heart notes of Patchouli, Fig and Cypriol, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, White Musk and Tonka Bean. Altaï has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Red Berries and Cardamom, heart notes of Fig, Coffee and Clove, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Ambroxan and Patchouli.
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