Fragrance comparison

Chasing Ghosts vs Royal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 155 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chasing Ghosts

Art Brüt

4.0010 votes

Rank #56,700 AromaticGreen

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9%scent match

Clearly different

Royal

Moresque

3.66145 votes

Rank #20,124 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chasing Ghosts takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chasing Ghosts
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Royal
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chasing Ghosts4/5

Royal1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chasing GhostsArt Brüt

RoyalMoresque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%

3.66/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerChasing GhostsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

22%Love

41%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChasing Ghosts

SillageChasing Ghosts

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value31

Category winnerChasing GhostsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

cannabis77%

musky69%

sweet61%

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

amber77%

iris69%

powdery61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbcannabisGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomSolar NotesRiceTea

Base

Woody NotesAmbroxanMuskCashmir wood

Top15-30 mins

White PeachRhubarbGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyIrisJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

AmbroxanPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Royal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men1

Unisex19

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,700

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRoyalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Art Brüt Chasing Ghosts opens with tart rhubarb and crisp grapefruit, backed by a grassy cannabis bite. As it settles, warm rice and white orange blossom soften the sharp green top. Cashmir wood and ambroxan build a dry, mineral base. Wear it on warm humid afternoons or brisk fall days when you want an airy green scen…

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Royal by Moresque brings a crisp, breezy spin to classic feminine florals. The fragrance opens with a refreshing splash of tart rhubarb, bright pink pepper, and sweet white peach that feels juicy without tipping into candy territory. As the initial sparkle softens, fresh pink peony and powdery iris take over, resting …

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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, Chasing Ghosts or Royal?

Chasing Ghosts takes 4 of 5 categories. Chasing Ghosts is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Royal is rated 3.66/5 from 145 votes. Choose Chasing Ghosts for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Royal for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chasing Ghosts or Royal?

Chasing Ghosts lasts longest (Chasing Ghosts 80/100, Royal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chasing Ghosts or Royal?

Chasing Ghosts projects furthest (Chasing Ghosts 70/100, Royal 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chasing Ghosts and Royal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Ambroxan.

Is Chasing Ghosts or Royal better for summer or winter?

Chasing Ghosts suits evening wear; Royal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chasing Ghosts and Royal?

Chasing Ghosts has top notes of Rhubarb, cannabis, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Solar Notes, Rice and Tea, a base of Woody Notes, Ambroxan, Musk and Cashmir wood. Royal has top notes of White Peach, Rhubarb, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan and Precious Woods.