Fragrance comparison

Chivalry vs Eve Duet Contrast Calm

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chivalry

Ajmal

3.8068 votes

Rank #15,011 WoodyAromatic

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Eve Duet Contrast Calm

Avon

3.6769 votes

Rank #33,441 White FloralPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chivalry takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chivalry
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eve Duet Contrast Calm
Choose it for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Chivalry6/7

Eve Duet Contrast Calm1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chivalry
Community sentiment: Chivalry
Longevity: Chivalry
Sillage & projection: Eve Duet Contrast Calm
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

Eve Duet Contrast CalmAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 32%

3.67/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 53%Had 38%Want 9%

Category winnerChivalryRating 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

16%Love

54%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerChivalryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityChivalry

SillageEve Duet Contrast Calm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value68

Category winnerChivalryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

earthy65%

white floral56%

white floral100%

patchouli92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lactonic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGardeniaPink Pepper

Heart

GeraniumFreesiaJasmineRose

Base

VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouli

Top

Pink Pepper

Heart

Gardenia

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Pink Pepper and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, 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

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChivalryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men4

Unisex0

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#33,441

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

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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Avon Eve Duet Contrast Calm opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper that instantly cuts through the air. As the initial spice softens, creamy gardenia takes center stage, bringing a lush white floral body that feels relaxed rather than overwhelming. Grounding the composition is a dark patchouli base with soft earthy, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chivalry or Eve Duet Contrast Calm?

Chivalry takes 6 of 7 categories. Chivalry is rated 3.80/5 from 68 votes; Eve Duet Contrast Calm is rated 3.67/5 from 69 votes. Choose Chivalry for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eve Duet Contrast Calm for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chivalry or Eve Duet Contrast Calm?

Chivalry lasts longest (Chivalry 62/100, Eve Duet Contrast Calm 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chivalry or Eve Duet Contrast Calm?

Eve Duet Contrast Calm projects furthest (Eve Duet Contrast Calm 51/100, Chivalry 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chivalry and Eve Duet Contrast Calm smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Pink Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Chivalry or Eve Duet Contrast Calm better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chivalry and Eve Duet Contrast Calm?

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. Eve Duet Contrast Calm has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, a base of Patchouli.