Fragrance comparison

Chaz vs R

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chaz

Revlon

4.2458 votes

Rank #6,847 AromaticFresh Spicy

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63%scent match

Closely related

Revillon

3.9980 votes

Rank #15,107 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chaz takes 6 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.
R
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chaz6/7

R1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chaz
Community sentiment: Chaz
Longevity: Chaz
Sillage & projection: Chaz
Value for money: R
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

RRevillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

3.99/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 32%

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

29%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerChazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChaz

SillageChaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value77

Category winnerRBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

floral60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

herbal53%

powdery42%

Scent match63%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

LavenderArtemisiaPetitgrainViolet Leaf

Heart

RosemaryPine needlesGeraniumCarnationVioletCinnamon

Base

CedarMossTonkaMuskLeatherFern

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Carnation and Geranium. 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

Spring100

Summer87

Fall57

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Category winnerChazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#15,107

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews10

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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R by Revillon is an aromatic green scent launched in 1995. It features a sharp opening of lavender and petitgrain that settles into a pine and rosemary heart. The base relies on cedar, moss, and a whisper of leather. It wears as a clean, crisp, and nostalgic office scent perfect for moderate spring days and profession…

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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 R?

Chaz takes 6 of 7 categories. Chaz is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes; R is rated 3.99/5 from 80 votes. Choose Chaz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose R for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chaz or R?

They last about the same: Chaz 71/100, R 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chaz or R?

Projection is very close: Chaz 63/100, R 61/100 for sillage.

Do Chaz and R smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Carnation and Geranium.

Is Chaz or R better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chaz and R?

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. R has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Petitgrain and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rosemary, Pine needles, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Moss, Tonka and Musk.