Fragrance comparison

Chapter I vs Tropical Vibe

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 322 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chapter I

King of Kings

4.6844 votes

Rank #22,661 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Tropical Vibe

Rayhaan

4.00278 votes

Rank #3,321 TropicalSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapter I takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chapter I
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tropical Vibe
Choose it for a tropical and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chapter I4/7

Tropical Vibe2/7

Ratings & consensus: Chapter I
Community sentiment: Chapter I
Longevity: Chapter I
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tropical Vibe
Versatility: Chapter I
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tropical Vibe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter IKing of Kings

Tropical VibeRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.68/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 27%Had 1%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerChapter IRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

77%Love

16%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

52%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

222 votes

Category winnerChapter IMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChapter I

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value81

Category winnerTropical VibeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

marine61%

tropical100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

coconut77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both sweet, tropical and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleMangoWhite RumBergamotCoconut

Heart

Marine notesCoconut MilkWhite Flowers

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top

MangoPineappleBergamot

Heart

Coconut

Base

AmberMuskVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mango, Bergamot and Coconut. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall70

Winter33

Day100

Night72

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChapter IMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

Men26

Unisex47

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerTropical VibeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter I opens like a bright tropical drink, with mango, pineapple, coconut and white rum up front, then turns creamier as coconut milk, marine air and white flowers come through. It suits warm weather, daytime wear and anyone who likes sweet fruity fragrances with a beachy, slightly boozy edge. The feedback is enthu…

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Tropical Vibe by Rayhaan captures a sunny vacation in a bottle. This unisex fragrance opens with juicy mango and pineapple, balanced by bright bergamot. The heart features a creamy coconut note that grounds the fruitiness. It settles into a warm, inviting base of sandalwood, amber, musk, and vetiver. Perfect for casua…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chapter I or Tropical Vibe?

Chapter I takes 4 of 7 categories. Chapter I is rated 4.68/5 from 44 votes; Tropical Vibe is rated 4.00/5 from 278 votes. Choose Chapter I for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tropical Vibe for a tropical and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chapter I or Tropical Vibe?

Chapter I lasts longest (Chapter I 80/100, Tropical Vibe 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter I or Tropical Vibe?

Projection is very close: Chapter I 65/100, Tropical Vibe 65/100 for sillage.

Do Chapter I and Tropical Vibe smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, tropical and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mango, Bergamot and Coconut.

Is Chapter I or Tropical Vibe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chapter I is the stronger pick. For winter, Chapter I is the stronger pick. Chapter I suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter I and Tropical Vibe?

Chapter I has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, White Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Marine notes, Coconut Milk and White Flowers, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Tropical Vibe has top notes of Mango, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, a base of Amber, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.