Fragrance comparison

Chevalier Alter Ego vs Upton

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Chevalier Alter Ego

Vinci

1.676 votes

Rank #72,905 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Upton

Papillon

4.1010 votes

Rank #40,504 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upton takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chevalier Alter Ego
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Upton
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chevalier Alter Ego0/4

Upton4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chevalier Alter EgoVinci

UptonPapillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 5%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

83%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage29

♥ Love / hate17

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityUpton

SillageUpton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value66

Category winnerUptonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

green80%

white floral70%

woody60%

citrus50%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match75%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainLavenderRosemaryNeroli

Heart

GalbanumGeraniumJasmineSage

Base

AmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverCedar

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRosemaryNeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

GalbanumJasmineGeraniumClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodCedarAmberVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Lavender, Rosemary and Neroli. Durations are only published for Upton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex0

Women83

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 44%Casual 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,905

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerUptonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chevalier Alter Ego by Vinci lands as a fresh, aromatic fougere centered on crisp lavender and bitter petitgrain. Developed with Givaudan and released in 2024, this masculine release leans heavily into clean, soapy greens, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during the hottest summer months.

Reviews →

Papillon Upton opens with an intense, bracing jolt of lavender, bitter petitgrain, and crushed rosemary leaves. It immediately recalls classic European barbershop traditions. Give the sharp opening five minutes to burn off its alcohol vapor before leaning in. Once the initial blast settles, dry green galbanum, herbal …

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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, Chevalier Alter Ego or Upton?

Upton takes 4 of 4 categories. Chevalier Alter Ego is rated 1.67/5 from 6 votes; Upton is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chevalier Alter Ego for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Upton for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chevalier Alter Ego or Upton?

Upton lasts longest (Upton 60/100, Chevalier Alter Ego 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chevalier Alter Ego or Upton?

Upton projects furthest (Upton 63/100, Chevalier Alter Ego 29/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chevalier Alter Ego and Upton smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Lavender, Rosemary and Neroli.

Is Chevalier Alter Ego or Upton better for summer or winter?

Chevalier Alter Ego suits daytime wear; Upton suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chevalier Alter Ego and Upton?

Chevalier Alter Ego has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Rosemary and Neroli, heart notes of Galbanum, Geranium, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, oak moss and Vetiver. Upton has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Galbanum, Jasmine, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.