Fragrance comparison

CHI vs Esprit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

CHI

Mallo

3.8211 votes

Rank #51,023 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Esprit

Mémoires D'amour

3.6414 votes

Rank #61,225 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CHI takes 3 of 5 categories.

CHI
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Esprit
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

CHI3/5

Esprit2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CHIMallo

EspritMémoires D'amour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

3.64/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerCHIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

0%Like

18%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

36%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityEsprit

SillageEsprit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCHIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic91%

oud83%

fresh spicy74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SkinAgarwood (Oud)Elemi resinFrankincensePeru BalsamAngelica RootGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GingerCorianderBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

FrankincensePink PepperRoseLily of the Valley

Base

SandalVanillaAgarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamAmberMuskPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Frankincense and Ginger. Durations are only published for CHI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men50

Unisex40

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,023

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,225

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCHIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CHI by Mallo presents an intensely aromatic resin profile centered on smoky incense, pungent ginger, and earthy woods. Created by Antonio Lasheras and Rajesh Balkrishnan, it explores a ritualistic Japanese tattoo theme using dark balsamic resins and a tactile skin note. The fragrance opens with sharp ginger and bright…

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Esprit by Mémoires D'amour opens with a sharp burst of ginger and bergamot before shifting into a dry, resinous heart of frankincense and rose. The base anchors firmly with agarwood, amber, and leather. Built for crisp autumn evenings and dark wool coats, it delivers a dense, woody punch that stays noticeable without …

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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, CHI or Esprit?

CHI takes 3 of 5 categories. CHI is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Esprit is rated 3.64/5 from 14 votes. Choose CHI for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Esprit for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CHI or Esprit?

Esprit lasts longest (Esprit 73/100, CHI 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CHI or Esprit?

Esprit projects furthest (Esprit 60/100, CHI 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CHI and Esprit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Frankincense and Ginger.

Is CHI or Esprit better for summer or winter?

CHI suits evening wear; Esprit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CHI and Esprit?

CHI features Skin, Agarwood (Oud), Elemi resin, Frankincense and Peru Balsam. Esprit has top notes of Ginger, Coriander, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Sandal, Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Gurjan balsam.