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Chivalry vs Allure Homme

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

Updated 6,921 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Allure Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Chivalry

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Allure Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chivalry3/7
Allure Homme4/7
Ratings & consensus
Allure Homme
Community sentiment
Allure Homme
Longevity
Allure Homme
Sillage & projection
Allure Homme
Value for money
Chivalry
Versatility
Chivalry
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chivalry

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ChivalryAjmal
Allure HommeChanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 50%Had 17%Want 32%
4.32/ 5 · 6,853 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerAllure HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
24%Love
50%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

62 votes

52%Love
37%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

6,853 votes

Category winnerAllure HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityAllure Homme

SillageAllure Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value45
Category winnerChivalryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
earthy65%
white floral56%
citrus100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitBergamotGardeniaPink Pepper
Heart
GeraniumFreesiaJasmineRose
Base
VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
LemonPeachGingerMandarin OrangeLavenderBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
PepperCedarPatchouliVetiverJasmineBrazilian RosewoodRoseGardenia
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCoconutAmberBenzoinMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Allure Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer85
Fall78
Winter35
Day100
Night63
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day100
Night76
Category winnerChivalryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex10
Women0
Men88
Unisex11
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,007

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChivalryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Chivalry is a crisp, modern woody aromatic that opens with grapefruit and bergamot, sharpened by pink pepper. A clean floral heart (geranium, freesia, jasmine, rose, gardenia) keeps it polished rather than loud. As it dries down, vetiver, cedar, patchouli and a touch of oakmoss give a fresh, outdoorsy finish. It…

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Chanel Allure Homme is a warm, balanced daily fragrance that bridges bright citrus freshness with rich woods and gentle sweetness. The first spray delivers a crisp flash of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange backed by spicy ginger and soft lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a heart of cedarwood…

Reviews →
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, Chivalry or Allure Homme?

Allure Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Chivalry is rated 3.80/5 from 68 votes; Allure Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 6,853 votes. Choose Chivalry for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Allure Homme for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chivalry or Allure Homme?

Allure Homme lasts longest (Allure Homme 66/100, Chivalry 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chivalry or Allure Homme?

Allure Homme projects furthest (Allure Homme 55/100, Chivalry 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chivalry and Allure Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Chivalry or Allure Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chivalry is the stronger pick. For winter, Allure Homme is the stronger pick. Chivalry suits daytime wear; Allure Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chivalry and Allure Homme?

Chivalry has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Gardenia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Freesia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Allure Homme has top notes of Lemon, Peach, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Coconut.

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