Chapter 1 vs Chevalier
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chevalier takes 3 of 4 categories.
Chapter 1Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
ChevalierChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Chapter 11/4
Chevalier3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chevalier
- Sillage & projection
- Chevalier
- Value for money
- Chevalier
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 1AjmalChevalierAurora ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 39%Had 3%Want 57%
3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
0%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChevalier
SillageChevalier
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChevalierBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
musky77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
woody88%
earthy77%
warm spicy65%
fresh spicy53%
citrus42%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
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
CardamomJuniperPimentoOrangeLemon
Heart
Clary SageLavenderGeraniumFig
Base
CypriolCedarwoodVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Patchouli, Fig and Cypriol. 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
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#71,002
PerfumerDominique Moellhausen
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Chevalier by Aurora Scents is a modern woody aromatic fragrance launched in 2024. It opens with a crisp combination of lemon, orange, cardamom, and juniper before moving into a heart dominated by clary sage and lavender. The composition finishes with earthy base notes of cedarwood, vetiver, and patchouli, making it a …
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 Chevalier?
Chevalier takes 3 of 4 categories. Chapter 1 is rated 3.89/5 from 40 votes; Chevalier is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chapter 1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Chevalier for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapter 1 or Chevalier?
Chevalier lasts longest (Chevalier 80/100, Chapter 1 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 1 or Chevalier?
Chevalier projects furthest (Chevalier 75/100, Chapter 1 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter 1 and Chevalier smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Patchouli, Fig and Cypriol.
Is Chapter 1 or Chevalier better for summer or winter?
Chapter 1 suits day or night wear; Chevalier suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 1 and Chevalier?
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. Chevalier has top notes of Cardamom, Juniper, Pimento and Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium and Fig, a base of Cypriol, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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