Fragrance comparison

Chimère vs Gianni

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 349 ratings analysed

Chimère

Prince Matchabelli

4.3622 votes

Rank #22,102 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gianni

Versace

4.25327 votes

Rank #25,748 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gianni takes 4 of 6 categories.

Chimère
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gianni
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chimère2/6

Gianni4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChimèrePrince Matchabelli

GianniVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%

4.25/ 5 · 327 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

Category winnerGianniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

327 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGianni

SillageGianni

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value49

Category winnerChimèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral90%

patchouli80%

warm spicy70%

rose60%

fresh50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woodsy NotesPatchouliRoseLily-of-the-ValleySpicesJasmineGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationTuberoseNarcissusGardeniaOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

OakmossBenzoinMyrrhIncenseAmberSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Category winnerGianniLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day33

Night100

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChimèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chimère by Prince Matchabelli is a vintage chypre floral cologne originally introduced in 1980. Built around rich woodsy notes, crisp gardenia, heady jasmine, and earthy patchouli, it delivers an unmistakably classic profile. The initial spray brings a burst of white floral brightness with lily-of-the-valley and sweet…

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Gianni Versace by Versace is a fearless 1981 vintage chypre that refuses to whisper. Do not expect modern sugar. Instead, the first blast hits with brisk aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and pungent dry spices that crackle across the air. As the initial sharpness calms, deep carnation and velvety tuberose merge into a dense…

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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, Chimère or Gianni?

Gianni takes 4 of 6 categories. Chimère is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes; Gianni is rated 4.25/5 from 327 votes. Choose Chimère for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gianni for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chimère or Gianni?

Gianni lasts longest (Gianni 80/100, Chimère 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chimère or Gianni?

Gianni projects furthest (Gianni 74/100, Chimère 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chimère and Gianni smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Lily-of-the-Valley, Spices and Jasmine.

Is Chimère or Gianni better for summer or winter?

Chimère suits evening wear; Gianni suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chimère and Gianni?

Chimère features Woodsy Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Spices. Gianni has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Myrrh and Incense.