Chiiyaam vs Sei
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sei takes 2 of 4 categories.
ChiiyaamChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
SeiChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Chiiyaam1/4
Sei2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sei
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Chiiyaam
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sei
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChiiyaamInvocationSeiAmanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 17%Had 33%Want 50%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
40%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySei
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChiiyaamBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
amber69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
lavender83%
amber74%
herbal65%
musky56%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CedarLavenderMandarin OrangeMintHemlockRosemarySageLabdanumOlibanumSandalwoodTobaccoNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Pine needlesJuniper
Heart
LavenderSage
Base
LabdanumCedar
InformationalShared notesCedar, Lavender, Sage and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#56,445
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,273
PerfumerJacques Chabert
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSeiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChiiyaam by Invocation is an aromatic spicy fragrance that emphasizes serenity. It centers on a resinous and herbal profile, featuring cedar, mint, and sandalwood, to create a calm space. Suitable for both men and women, it is often utilized to purify environments or provide personal relaxation during stressful work h…
Reviews →Sei by Aman is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. Sei was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Chabert. Top notes are Pine needles and Juniper; middle notes are Lavender and Sage; base notes are Labdanum and Cedar.
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, Chiiyaam or Sei?
Sei takes 2 of 4 categories. Chiiyaam is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Sei is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Chiiyaam for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sei for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Chiiyaam or Sei?
Sei lasts longest (Sei 60/100, Chiiyaam 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chiiyaam or Sei?
Projection is very close: Chiiyaam 50/100, Sei 50/100 for sillage.
Do Chiiyaam and Sei smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cedar, Lavender, Sage and Labdanum.
Is Chiiyaam or Sei better for summer or winter?
Chiiyaam suits daytime wear; Sei suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chiiyaam and Sei?
Chiiyaam features Cedar, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Hemlock. Sei has top notes of Pine needles and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Labdanum and Cedar.
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