CHI vs PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO takes 4 of 5 categories.
CHIChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPOChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CHI1/5
PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO
- Sillage & projection
- PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO
- Value for money
- CHI
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CHIMalloPRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPOSwiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%
4.71/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerPRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPORating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
0%Like
18%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
76%Love
18%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO
SillagePRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCHIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
balsamic91%
oud83%
fresh spicy74%
aromatic65%
musky56%
amber100%
citrus91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
balsamic65%
leather56%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SkinAgarwood (Oud)Elemi resinFrankincensePeru BalsamAngelica RootGinger
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Mandarin OrangeLemonOrange
Heart
Elemi resinOlibanumFrankincenseLeatherCedarwood
Base
AmberAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Elemi resin and Frankincense. Durations are only published for CHI, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer57
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night40
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#50,610
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#29,462
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerPRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPOHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCHI 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…
Reviews →Private Frankincense CPO by Swiss Arabian is a resinous woody aromatic oil launched in 2023. It centers on a bright opening of mandarin and lemon that quickly settles into a rich core of olibanum, leather, and cedarwood. This concentrated oil offers a deep, textured experience suitable for those who prefer warm, spice…
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, CHI or PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO?
PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO takes 4 of 5 categories. CHI is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO is rated 4.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose CHI for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CHI or PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO?
PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO lasts longest (PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO 75/100, CHI 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CHI or PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO?
PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO projects furthest (PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO 64/100, CHI 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CHI and PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Elemi resin and Frankincense.
Is CHI or PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO better for summer or winter?
CHI suits evening wear; PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CHI and PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO?
CHI features Skin, Agarwood (Oud), Elemi resin, Frankincense and Peru Balsam. PRIVATE FRANKINCENSE CPO has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Elemi resin, Olibanum, Frankincense and Leather, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Musk.
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