Fragrance comparison

Chapter 86 vs Chrysalide

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Chapter 86

Aíam

4.001 votes

Rank #67,689 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Chrysalide

L'Arc

4.0836 votes

Rank #21,757 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrysalide takes 1 of 1 categories.

Chapter 86
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Chrysalide
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chapter 860/1

Chrysalide1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter 86Aíam

ChrysalideL'Arc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

61%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

earthy60%

musky50%

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

tobacco74%

aromatic65%

oud56%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

NeroliCedarMusk

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliVetiverHinoki

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotVetiverOlibanum

Heart2-4 hrs

Laotian OudRoseJasmineNutmegBlack PepperCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

TobaccoAmberGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Chrysalide, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter94

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerChrysalideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter 86 reads as a fresh woody citrus with a clean, outdoorsy feel. Grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright opening, while neroli, cedar and musk keep the heart smooth rather than sharp. As it settles, vetiver, hinoki, guaiac wood and patchouli bring a dry, earthy woodiness. It looks best for someone who likes pol…

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Chrysalide by L'Arc kicks off with an energetic flash of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot, paired right away with earthy green vetiver and clean frankincense. As the sharp citrus settles, the perfume shifts into a deep, textured core of rich Laotian oud, velvet red rose, warm nutmeg, and crushed cloves. The dry-dow…

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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 86 or Chrysalide?

Chrysalide takes 1 of 1 categories. Chapter 86 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes. Choose Chapter 86 for a woody and citrus character. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Chapter 86 and Chrysalide smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cedar and Musk.

Is Chapter 86 or Chrysalide better for summer or winter?

Chrysalide suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter 86 and Chrysalide?

Chapter 86 has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Cedar and Musk, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Hinoki. Chrysalide has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Olibanum, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.