Fragrance comparison

Chaz vs Grand Cuir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

7 wins

Chaz

Revlon

4.2458 votes

Rank #6,844 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Grand Cuir

Parfums Retro

3.4141 votes

Rank #21,788 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chaz takes 7 of 7 categories.

Chaz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Grand Cuir
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chaz7/7

Grand Cuir0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChazRevlon

Grand CuirParfums Retro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

3.41/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 25%Had 14%Want 61%

Category winnerChazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

22%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerChazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityChaz

SillageChaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerChazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

floral60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

leather77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRosemaryLaurelsBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamonPineCorianderClary SageCyclamen

Base

MossMuskCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top20 to 30 minutes

BirchClary SageLabdanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderTarragonGeraniumViolet LeafCarnationRoseCinnamonOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskPineMossPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Grand Cuir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night68

Spring29

Summer21

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerChazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#21,788

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerChazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chaz by Revlon is a classic aromatic fougere that defined the 1970s. It opens with a crisp, herbal blend of lavender and rosemary before settling into a warm, mossy base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a nostalgic, masculine profile that works well for office settings or casual weekend out…

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Grand Cuir by Parfums Retro delivers a pungent, vintage-styled leather experience rooted in classic barbershop greenery and smoky resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of smoky birch tar, clary sage, and warm labdanum, creating an immediate rustic punch. As the initial bite settles, an aromatic core of lavender, …

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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, Chaz or Grand Cuir?

Chaz takes 7 of 7 categories. Chaz is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes; Grand Cuir is rated 3.41/5 from 41 votes. Choose Chaz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Grand Cuir for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chaz or Grand Cuir?

Chaz lasts longest (Chaz 71/100, Grand Cuir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chaz or Grand Cuir?

Chaz projects furthest (Chaz 63/100, Grand Cuir 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chaz and Grand Cuir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon.

Is Chaz or Grand Cuir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chaz is the stronger pick. For winter, Grand Cuir is the stronger pick. Chaz suits daytime wear; Grand Cuir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chaz and Grand Cuir?

Chaz has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Laurels and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Cinnamon and Pine, a base of Moss, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Grand Cuir has top notes of Birch, Clary Sage and Labdanum, heart notes of Lavender, Tarragon, Geranium and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk, Pine, Moss and Palisander Rosewood.