Fragrance comparison

Chimère vs Yria

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,060 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chimère

Prince Matchabelli

4.3622 votes

Rank #22,102 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Yria

Yves Rocher

3.712,038 votes

Rank #27,818 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chimère takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Chimère3/5

Yria2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChimèrePrince Matchabelli

YriaYves Rocher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%

3.71/ 5 · 2,038 votes

Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%

Category winnerChimèreRating 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

19%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

2,038 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityYria

SillageYria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value59

Category winnerChimèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral90%

patchouli80%

warm spicy70%

rose60%

fresh50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

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

Top

CorianderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineGardeniaRoseMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Chimère, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day33

Night100

Spring24

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,818

PerfumerLaurent Bruyere

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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Yves Rocher Yria is a classic floral amber perfume that blends sunny mandarin orange, creamy gardenia, and smooth amber resin. Created in 2001 by perfumer Laurent Bruyere, this fragrance delivers a cozy, comforting aroma with a gentle powdery finish. It feels like wearing a soft cashmere cardigan on a crisp autumn mor…

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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 Yria?

Chimère takes 3 of 5 categories. Chimère is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes; Yria is rated 3.71/5 from 2,038 votes. Choose Chimère for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Yria for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chimère or Yria?

Yria lasts longest (Yria 67/100, Chimère 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chimère or Yria?

Projection is very close: Yria 59/100, Chimère 57/100 for sillage.

Do Chimère and Yria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Chimère or Yria better for summer or winter?

Chimère suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chimère and Yria?

Chimère features Woodsy Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Spices. Yria has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.