Fragrance comparison

Chêne vs Venustas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 189 ratings analysed

Chêne

Chloé

4.06188 votes

Rank #37,827 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Venustas

Pompeii

3.001 votes

Rank #72,938 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venustas takes 2 of 3 categories.

Chêne
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Venustas
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chêne1/3

Venustas2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChêneChloé

VenustasPompeii

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 51%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVenustas

SillageVenustas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

powdery72%

white floral58%

fresh spicy44%

citrus30%

citrus100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Oak LeavesLaurelsLily of the ValleyBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

OakAfrican Orange FlowerAtlas Cedar

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskVanilla

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeGingerSaffron

Heart

AmberPatchouliRoseJasmine

Base

VanillaOakMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Oak and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Chêne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall89

Winter21

Day100

Night28

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex55

Women41

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,827

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChêneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chêne by Chloé presents an airy, botanical interpretation of woodland greenery. Created by perfumer Alexis Dadier and launched in 2023, the fragrance opens with a crisp splash of bergamot and mandarin orange softened by the fresh green snap of oak leaves and herbal laurels. As it settles, lily of the valley and Africa…

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Venustas by Pompeii opens with a bright burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, accented by sharp ginger and dry saffron. As it wears on skin, rich rose and jasmine blend into patchouli and amber, eventually settling into a cozy base of vanilla, oak, and sandalwood. It shines best during crisp fall evenings and cool sp…

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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, Chêne or Venustas?

Venustas takes 2 of 3 categories. Chêne is rated 4.06/5 from 188 votes; Venustas is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chêne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Venustas for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chêne or Venustas?

Venustas lasts longest (Venustas 70/100, Chêne 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chêne or Venustas?

Venustas projects furthest (Venustas 50/100, Chêne 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chêne and Venustas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Oak and Sandalwood.

Is Chêne or Venustas better for summer or winter?

Chêne suits daytime wear; Venustas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chêne and Venustas?

Chêne has top notes of Oak Leaves, Laurels, Lily of the Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Oak, African Orange Flower and Atlas Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. Venustas has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Saffron, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Oak, Musk and Sandalwood.