Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Chariot vs Vespri Orientale

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

Updated 330 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chariot takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Chariot

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Vespri Orientale

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chariot5/7
Vespri Orientale2/7
Ratings & consensus
Chariot
Community sentiment
Vespri Orientale
Longevity
Chariot
Sillage & projection
Chariot
Value for money
Vespri Orientale
Versatility
Chariot
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chariot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ChariotBoadicea the Victorious
Vespri OrientaleNobile 1942
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 243 votes
Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%
4.07/ 5 · 87 votes
Have 33%Had 20%Want 47%
Category winnerChariotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

243 votes

34%Love
47%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerVespri OrientaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillageChariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value48
Category winnerVespri OrientaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
woody90%
mossy80%
aromatic70%
fresh spicy60%
earthy50%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot
Heart
RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli
Top
Sicilian LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroliGrapefruit
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Jasmine
Base
MossSandalwoodCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Neroli and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring96
Summer43
Fall100
Winter79
Day100
Night79
Spring64
Summer100
Fall26
Winter5
Day100
Night24
Category winnerChariotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men19
Unisex55
Women26
Men58
Unisex42
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#16,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

Reviews →

Vespri Orientale by Nobile 1942 opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot, and bitter neroli, creating a bright Italian citrus introduction. As the initial zesty splash settles on skin, soft jasmine emerges in the heart alongside a dry agarwood note. The base dries down into a quiet blend of cedar…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chariot or Vespri Orientale?

Chariot takes 5 of 7 categories. Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes; Vespri Orientale is rated 4.07/5 from 87 votes. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vespri Orientale for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chariot or Vespri Orientale?

Chariot lasts longest (Chariot 75/100, Vespri Orientale 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chariot or Vespri Orientale?

Chariot projects furthest (Chariot 65/100, Vespri Orientale 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chariot and Vespri Orientale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Neroli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Chariot or Vespri Orientale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vespri Orientale is the stronger pick. For winter, Chariot is the stronger pick. Chariot suits daytime wear; Vespri Orientale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chariot and Vespri Orientale?

Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron. Vespri Orientale has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance