Fragrance comparison

Chill vs Edge Effects

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Chill

Denim

2.502 votes

Rank #67,189 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Edge Effects

St. Clair Scents

4.899 votes

Rank #36,792 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edge Effects takes 2 of 4 categories.

Chill
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money.
Edge Effects
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Chill1/4

Edge Effects2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChillDenim

Edge EffectsSt. Clair Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevityEdge Effects

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerChillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

anis69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TarragonBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart1-2 hrs

Spicy Notes

Base2-3 hrs

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Top

Blood MandarinSandalwoodGeraniumLavenderBigaradeVanillaPetitgrainCoriander

Heart

BergamotPatchouliAldehydesOakmossHyraxLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

Base

Tomato LeafYlang YlangJasminePeachChampacaDamascone

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Chill, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 48%Work 33%Date 11%Party 8%

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,792

PerfumerDiane St.Clair

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEdge EffectsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Chill is an aromatic spicy cologne crafted for men who want clean, effortless grooming. The scent starts with an invigorating burst of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and herbaceous tarragon, delivering a crisp slap that wakes up the senses. As the zesty opening settles, petitgrain and warm spicy notes unfold into …

Reviews →

Edge Effects by St. Clair Scents is a vibrant green fragrance that merges the crisp, herbal punch of a classic barbershop fougere with the rich, mossy depth of a vintage chypre. The scent opens with bright blood mandarin, bitter bigarade, and a sharp burst of fresh garden basil and tarragon. As it warms on your skin, …

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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, Chill or Edge Effects?

Edge Effects takes 2 of 4 categories. Chill is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Edge Effects is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Chill for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Choose Edge Effects for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chill or Edge Effects?

Edge Effects lasts longest (Edge Effects 80/100, Chill 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chill or Edge Effects?

Projection is very close: Chill 75/100, Edge Effects 75/100 for sillage.

Do Chill and Edge Effects smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Chill or Edge Effects better for summer or winter?

Chill suits daytime wear; Edge Effects suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chill and Edge Effects?

Chill has top notes of Tarragon, Bergamot, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Spicy Notes, a base of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine. Edge Effects has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Sandalwood, Geranium and Lavender, heart notes of Bergamot, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Oakmoss, a base of Tomato Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Peach.