Fragrance comparison

CHI vs Wealth & Builders

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

CHI

Mallo

3.8211 votes

Rank #51,023 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Wealth & Builders

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #45,405 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wealth & Builders takes 2 of 4 categories.

CHI
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Wealth & Builders
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

CHI1/4

Wealth & Builders2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CHIMallo

Wealth & BuildersThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 78%Had 0%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCHI

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic91%

oud83%

fresh spicy74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitPatchouliCorianderAldehydesAmbraromeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerWealth & BuildersLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Not enough votes yet

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#45,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWealth & BuildersHigher 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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Wealth & Builders opens with a bright flash of sparkling aldehydes, tart bergamot, and bitter grapefruit that quickly gives way to a powdery floral heart. Soft violet and almond-scented heliotrope wrap around sweet jasmine petals, giving the blend a classic, golden warmth reminiscent of vintage French perfumery. As th…

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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 Wealth & Builders?

Wealth & Builders takes 2 of 4 categories. CHI is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Wealth & Builders is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose CHI for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Wealth & Builders for a amber and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, CHI or Wealth & Builders?

CHI lasts longest (CHI 70/100, Wealth & Builders 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CHI or Wealth & Builders?

Projection is very close: CHI 50/100, Wealth & Builders 50/100 for sillage.

Do CHI and Wealth & Builders smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Frankincense and Peru Balsam.

Is CHI or Wealth & Builders better for summer or winter?

CHI suits evening wear; Wealth & Builders suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CHI and Wealth & Builders?

CHI features Skin, Agarwood (Oud), Elemi resin, Frankincense and Peru Balsam. Wealth & Builders features Lily of the Valley, Frankincense, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.