Fragrance comparison

Chenonceau vs #Chocoholic

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chenonceau

King's Palace Perfumery

4.504 votes

Rank #33,903 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

#Chocoholic

Magma

3.6239 votes

Rank #34,053 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chenonceau takes 3 of 3 categories.

Chenonceau
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
#Chocoholic
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chenonceau3/3

#Chocoholic0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChenonceauKing's Palace Perfumery

#ChocoholicMagma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

3.62/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

23%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityChenonceau

SillageChenonceau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value20

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

powdery84%

cacao77%

iris69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both cacao, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cacao PodAmberVanillaIrisTonka BeanMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Cacao PodMangoMilk ChocolateIrisMandarin OrangePatchouliVanillaVioletBergamotOlibanumMuskBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCacao Pod, Vanilla, Iris and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring30

Summer10

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,903

PerfumerMarlen Harrison

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,053

PerfumerYana Andreeva

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerChenonceauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chenonceau is a warm amber vanilla with cacao, iris powder, tonka and musk giving it a soft but textured feel. Wearers describe amber and cocoa up front, then a sweeter powdery dry-down that can feel resinous, plummy, woolly and comforting in cold weather. It is best for people who like rich amber blends with sweetnes…

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Magma Chocoholic offers a sweet, dry cocoa experience brightened by a splash of mango. It balances rich, powdery chocolate notes with a touch of patchouli for depth. This unisex blend is ideal for casual autumn afternoons and gourmand fans who want something cozy but playful without being heavy on the skin.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chenonceau or #Chocoholic?

Chenonceau takes 3 of 3 categories. Chenonceau is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; #Chocoholic is rated 3.62/5 from 39 votes. Choose Chenonceau for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose #Chocoholic for a warm spicy and cacao character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chenonceau or #Chocoholic?

Chenonceau lasts longest (Chenonceau 84/100, #Chocoholic 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chenonceau or #Chocoholic?

Projection is very close: Chenonceau 60/100, #Chocoholic 59/100 for sillage.

Do Chenonceau and #Chocoholic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cacao, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cacao Pod, Vanilla, Iris and Musk.