Chapter 9 vs White Shoulders
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
White Shoulders takes 4 of 4 categories.
Chapter 9Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
White ShouldersChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chapter 90/4
White Shoulders4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- White Shoulders
- Sillage & projection
- White Shoulders
- Value for money
- White Shoulders
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Shoulders
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chapter 9AíamWhite ShouldersEvyanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
31%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
1,172 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhite Shoulders
SillageWhite Shoulders
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhite ShouldersBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
fresh69%
amber61%
white floral100%
fresh88%
green77%
animalic65%
floral53%
powdery42%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh, floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CyclamenPeachLemon
Heart
SandalwoodApricotLilacLilySoap
Base
VanillaBenzoinMusk
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices
Base5-7 hrs
CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesPeach, Sandalwood, Lilac and Lily. Durations are only published for White Shoulders, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day100
Night45
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#36,934
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#1,786
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChapter 9 by Aíam reads as a soft, clean fruity floral with a powdery, soapy glow. Peach, apricot and lemon give the opening a gentle brightness, while lilac, lily and sandalwood keep it airy rather than juicy. As it settles, vanilla, benzoin and musk add a smooth skin-scent finish. It may suit someone who likes polis…
Reviews →Evyan White Shoulders opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes, green leaves, and sweet African orange flower that instantly feels crisp and clean. As the brisk top settles, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of gardenia, lilac, and creamy tuberose that smells like fresh petals dusted with vintage body powder. W…
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 9 or White Shoulders?
White Shoulders takes 4 of 4 categories. Chapter 9 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes. Choose Chapter 9 for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapter 9 or White Shoulders?
They last about the same: White Shoulders 62/100, Chapter 9 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 9 or White Shoulders?
White Shoulders projects furthest (White Shoulders 57/100, Chapter 9 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter 9 and White Shoulders smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Sandalwood, Lilac and Lily.
Is Chapter 9 or White Shoulders better for summer or winter?
Chapter 9 suits day or night wear; White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 9 and White Shoulders?
Chapter 9 has top notes of Cyclamen, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Apricot, Lilac and Lily, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk. White Shoulders has top notes of Aldehydes, African Orange Flower, Green Notes and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Civetta, Oakmoss, Musk and Benzoin.
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