Fragrance comparison

Chapter 65 vs Cobalt

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Chapter 65

Aíam

4.754 votes

Rank #36,967 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Cobalt

Intelligent

5.002 votes

Rank #38,927 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Chapter 65
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Cobalt
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Chapter 651/2

Cobalt1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cobalt
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chapter 65

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter 65Aíam

CobaltIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 62%Had 0%Want 38%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 73%Had 0%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCobalt

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLilacLemon

Heart

White MuskRosemaryCardamomVioletOrangeCarrot

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberMusk

Top

BergamotRosemaryFirSea NotesCardamomOrangeLemon

Heart

PearWhite Ginger LilyJasmineSage

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskCashmeranOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,967

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerChapter 65Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter 65 reads as a soft citrus floral with a powdery, musky core. Bergamot and lemon give it a clean lift early on, then lilac, violet, white musk, and a smooth sandalwood base pull it toward a gentle, elegant finish. It looks best suited to someone who likes airy, polished scents over loud ones. The overall effect…

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Cobalt by Intelligent is a fresh, aromatic fragrance for men that blends crisp sea notes with zesty citrus and grounding woods. Launched in 2023, it serves as a reliable daily companion for the office or casual weekend outings in warm spring and summer weather. This scent feels modern and approachable, perfect for tho…

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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, Chapter 65 or Cobalt?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Chapter 65 is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Cobalt is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Chapter 65 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Cobalt for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 65 or Cobalt?

Cobalt lasts longest (Cobalt 100/100, Chapter 65 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 65 and Cobalt smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom.

Is Chapter 65 or Cobalt better for summer or winter?

Chapter 65 suits day or night wear; Cobalt suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter 65 and Cobalt?

Chapter 65 has top notes of Bergamot, Lilac and Lemon, heart notes of White Musk, Rosemary, Cardamom and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber and Musk. Cobalt has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary, Fir and Sea Notes, heart notes of Pear, White Ginger Lily, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cashmeran.