Fragrance comparison

Chivalry vs Jour d'Hermes Absolu

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,261 ratings analysed

Chivalry

Ajmal

3.8068 votes

Rank #15,341 WoodyAromatic

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44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Jour d'Hermes Absolu

Hermès · 2014

3.943,193 votes

Rank #1,026 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chivalry
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Chivalry2/7

Jour d'Hermes Absolu5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Community sentiment: Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Longevity: Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Sillage & projection: Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Value for money: Chivalry
Versatility: Chivalry
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jour d'Hermes Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChivalryAjmal

Jour d'Hermes AbsoluHermès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 32%

3.94/ 5 · 3,193 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerJour d'Hermes AbsoluRating 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

39%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,918 votes

Category winnerJour d'Hermes AbsoluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityJour d'Hermes Absolu

SillageJour d'Hermes Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value49

Category winnerChivalryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

earthy65%

white floral56%

floral100%

white floral90%

citrus80%

woody70%

mossy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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

GrapefruitApricot Blossom

Heart

GardeniaFloral NotesJasmine Sambac

Base

Woody NotesOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Gardenia and Oakmoss. 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

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChivalryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#1,026

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2014

Reviews235

Category winnerJour d'Hermes AbsoluHigher 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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Jour d'Hermes Absolu by Hermès opens with a juicy splash of tart pink grapefruit and soft, velvety apricot blossom. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush heart of creamy gardenia and Sambac jasmine takes over, creating a warm, golden floral aura that smells like sunlight on fresh petals. The base grounds the bouquet w…

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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 Jour d'Hermes Absolu?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu takes 5 of 7 categories. Chivalry is rated 3.80/5 from 68 votes; Jour d'Hermes Absolu is rated 3.94/5 from 3,193 votes. Choose Chivalry for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jour d'Hermes Absolu for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chivalry or Jour d'Hermes Absolu?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu lasts longest (Jour d'Hermes Absolu 71/100, Chivalry 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chivalry or Jour d'Hermes Absolu?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu projects furthest (Jour d'Hermes Absolu 62/100, Chivalry 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chivalry and Jour d'Hermes Absolu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Gardenia and Oakmoss.

Is Chivalry or Jour d'Hermes Absolu 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 Jour d'Hermes Absolu?

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. Jour d'Hermes Absolu has top notes of Grapefruit and Apricot Blossom, heart notes of Gardenia, Floral Notes and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Woody Notes and Oakmoss.