Chapter 1 vs Scenteligence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Chapter 1Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
ScenteligenceChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Chapter 12/4
Scenteligence2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chapter 1
- Sillage & projection
- Scenteligence
- Value for money
- Scenteligence
- 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 1AjmalScenteligenceZlazaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 39%Had 3%Want 57%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChapter 1
SillageScenteligence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerScenteligenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
musky77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic90%
amber80%
warm spicy70%
earthy60%
balsamic50%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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
Pink PepperCorianderBergamotCardamomCypress
Heart
NagarmothaPatchouliLeatherAmberFig
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodoak mossBenzoinVetiverMyrrh
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amber, Patchouli and Fig. 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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#43,825
PerfumerFelix Deschamp
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Scenteligence leans woody, aromatic and ambery, with a spicy opening of pink pepper, cardamom and bergamot before darker notes like patchouli, leather and nagarmotha start to show. The base looks built around smooth woods, moss, benzoin and myrrh. On paper, it reads like a dry, textured unisex scent with a warm, earth…
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 Scenteligence?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chapter 1 is rated 3.89/5 from 40 votes; Scenteligence is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chapter 1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Scenteligence for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapter 1 or Scenteligence?
Chapter 1 lasts longest (Chapter 1 64/100, Scenteligence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 1 or Scenteligence?
Scenteligence projects furthest (Scenteligence 75/100, Chapter 1 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter 1 and Scenteligence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amber, Patchouli and Fig.
Is Chapter 1 or Scenteligence better for summer or winter?
Chapter 1 suits day or night wear; Scenteligence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 1 and Scenteligence?
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. Scenteligence has top notes of Pink Pepper, Coriander, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Leather and Amber, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, oak moss and Benzoin.
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