Fragrance comparison

Chaz vs Lacoste

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chaz

Revlon

4.2458 votes

Rank #6,844 AromaticFresh Spicy

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70%scent match

Closely related

Lacoste

Jean Patou

4.3126 votes

Rank #43,855 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chaz takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chaz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lacoste
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chaz5/7

Lacoste2/7

Ratings & consensus: Lacoste
Community sentiment: Lacoste
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

LacosteJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

4.31/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

Category winnerLacosteRating 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

54%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerLacosteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityChaz

SillageChaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value25

Category winnerChazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

floral60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

earthy74%

warm spicy65%

mossy56%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRosemaryLaurelsBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamonPineCorianderClary SageCyclamen

Base

MossMuskCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top

BasilRosemaryCorianderLavenderPetitgrainLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationPatchouliVetiverClary SageCedarGeraniumHeliotropeCinnamon

Base

MossAmbergrisMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Bergamot and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night68

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerChazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#43,855

PerfumerJean Kerleo

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Lacoste by Jean Patou opens with a sharp burst of lavender and rosemary, bringing a clean, barber-shop freshness from 1967. As the herbal edge softens, cedar and geranium ground the middle before settling into a mossy, musky base. It is a dry, masculine scent suited for warm spring mornings and casual linen shirts.

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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 Lacoste?

Chaz takes 5 of 7 categories. Chaz is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes; Lacoste is rated 4.31/5 from 26 votes. Choose Chaz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lacoste for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chaz or Lacoste?

Chaz lasts longest (Chaz 71/100, Lacoste 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chaz or Lacoste?

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

Do Chaz and Lacoste smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Chaz or Lacoste better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chaz and Lacoste?

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. Lacoste has top notes of Basil, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Vetiver and Clary Sage, a base of Moss, Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean.