Fragrance comparison

Chiva vs Madelin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Chiva

Areej

3.6226 votes

Rank #59,645 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Madelin

Amzan

5.001 votes

Rank #54,018 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madelin takes 2 of 4 categories.

Chiva
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Madelin
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chiva0/4

Madelin2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChivaAreej

MadelinAmzan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMadelinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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 BlossomBergamotMandarin

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineMimosaRose

Base

White MuskPatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Mandarin and Turkish Rose. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMadelinHigher 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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Madelin by Amzan is a bright unisex fragrance that hinges on a clean citrus and floral structure. It starts with a crisp blast of orange blossom and bergamot before settling into a soft, powdery heart of jasmine and mimosa. The finish is a polite blend of white musk and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for casual …

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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 Madelin?

Madelin takes 2 of 4 categories. Chiva is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes; Madelin is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chiva for a woody and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Madelin for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chiva or Madelin?

They last about the same: Chiva 100/100, Madelin 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chiva or Madelin?

Projection is very close: Chiva 100/100, Madelin 100/100 for sillage.

Do Chiva and Madelin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Mandarin and Turkish Rose.

Is Chiva or Madelin better for summer or winter?

Chiva suits daytime wear; Madelin suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chiva and Madelin?

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. Madelin has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Mimosa and Rose, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.