Che by Chevignon vs Royal Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Royal Black takes 4 of 5 categories.
Che by ChevignonChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal BlackChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Che by Chevignon0/5
Royal Black4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Royal Black
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Royal Black
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Royal Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Che by ChevignonChevignonRoyal BlackArno SorelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 40%Had 37%Want 23%
4.26/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 56%Had 25%Want 19%
Category winnerRoyal BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
43%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoyal Black
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoyal BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
lavender84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
green61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LimeGreen LeavesGrapefruit
Heart1 to 3 hours
LavenderPepperJasmineAlmondCedar
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskAmberOakmoss
Top
OrangeLimeLemonGrapefruit
Heart
SageCinnamonThymePepperCardamom
Base
White MuskSandalwoodOakmossLabdanumAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for Che by Chevignon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer48
Fall57
Winter29
Day100
Night46
Spring67
Summer100
Fall47
Winter27
Day100
Night47
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,854
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,670
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerRoyal BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChe by Chevignon is a woody aromatic fragrance for men built around a sharp citrus opening and a dry, herbal heart. It starts with bright lime, tart grapefruit, and crushed green leaves that create an immediate brisk sensation. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, the scent reveals an aromatic core of lavender, crac…
Reviews →Royal Black opens with a bright citrus burst, then settles into an aromatic, slightly spicy heart with sage, cardamom and cinnamon. As it dries down, the musk, woods and amber give it a softer, sweeter finish. It reads as an easy everyday men's fragrance with good value appeal. If you like fresh scents with a warmer e…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Che by Chevignon or Royal Black?
Royal Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Che by Chevignon is rated 3.98/5 from 40 votes; Royal Black is rated 4.26/5 from 23 votes. Choose Che by Chevignon for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Che by Chevignon or Royal Black?
Royal Black lasts longest (Royal Black 58/100, Che by Chevignon 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Che by Chevignon or Royal Black?
Projection is very close: Che by Chevignon 47/100, Royal Black 47/100 for sillage.
Do Che by Chevignon and Royal Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Pepper and Cedar.
Is Che by Chevignon or Royal Black better for summer or winter?
Che by Chevignon suits daytime wear; Royal Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Che by Chevignon and Royal Black?
Che by Chevignon has top notes of Lime, Green Leaves and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Pepper, Jasmine and Almond, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Oakmoss. Royal Black has top notes of Orange, Lime, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Cinnamon, Thyme and Pepper, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Labdanum.
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