Fragrance comparison

Chiva vs Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

2 wins

Chiva

Areej

3.6226 votes

Rank #59,645 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰

RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

2.504 votes

Rank #74,359 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chiva takes 2 of 2 categories.

Chiva
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character.

Chiva2/2

Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChivaAreej

Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 8%Had 15%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

4%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

27%Hate

26 votes

0%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageChiva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart

Turkish RoseYlang YlangJasmineMimosa

Base

White MuskPatchouliVetiverTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeTangerineBergamot

Heart

JasmineMimosaTurkish RoseYlang-Ylang

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliMyrrhVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChivaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chiva by Areej opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin, and orange blossom that cuts cleanly through cool air. As the initial citrus fizz simmers down, a dense floral heart takes over. Jasmine and ylang ylang bring a creamy, sunny feel, while Turkish rose adds weight and mimosa lends a soft powdery texture. The…

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Absolute Chypre opens as a bright white-floral citrus, with orange blossom, bergamot and mandarin giving it a sunny, slightly sweet lift. As it settles, jasmine, mimosa and rose soften the structure, while patchouli, tonka and white musk keep the dry-down smooth rather than mossy. This looks best suited to someone who…

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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, Chiva or Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰?

Chiva takes 2 of 2 categories. Chiva is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes; Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰 is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chiva for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰 for a white floral and citrus character.

Which projects more, Chiva or Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰?

Chiva projects furthest (Chiva 100/100, Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chiva and Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Jasmine.

Is Chiva or Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰 better for summer or winter?

Chiva suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chiva and Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰?

Chiva has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Mandarin and Orange, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Absolute Chypre 绝对素心兰 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Mimosa, Turkish Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Myrrh and Vetiver.