Fragrance comparison

Chiva vs Serene

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chiva

Areej

3.6226 votes

Rank #59,645 WoodyCitrus

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60%scent match

Closely related

Serene

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1119 votes

Rank #50,124 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chiva takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chiva
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Serene
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chiva3/5

Serene2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChivaAreej

SereneAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerSereneRating 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

42%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChiva

SillageChiva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value55

Category winnerChivaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, woody and patchouli

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

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

MimosaYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanOpoponaxVetiverWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Orange 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

Summer88

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night44

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#50,124

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSereneHigher 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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Serene opens with bright orange and mandarin, then softens into a floral heart of mimosa, jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang. The dry-down brings patchouli, tonka, musk, and vanilla, giving it a powdery sweetness with a woody chypre shape. It generally reads feminine, polished, and easy to wear. If you like citrus-floral …

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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 Serene?

Chiva takes 3 of 5 categories. Chiva is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes; Serene is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Chiva for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Serene for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chiva or Serene?

Chiva lasts longest (Chiva 100/100, Serene 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chiva or Serene?

Chiva projects furthest (Chiva 100/100, Serene 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chiva and Serene smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Orange and Turkish Rose.

Is Chiva or Serene better for summer or winter?

Chiva suits daytime wear; Serene suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chiva and Serene?

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. Serene has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Opoponax and Vetiver.