Fragrance comparison

Chivalry vs Fórmula 2

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Chivalry

The Dua Brand

3.754 votes

Rank #61,622 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fórmula 2

Paco Fernandez Fragrances

4.254 votes

Rank #48,963 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fórmula 2 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chivalry
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fórmula 2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Chivalry0/4

Fórmula 24/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fórmula 2
Sillage & projection: Fórmula 2
Value for money: Fórmula 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fórmula 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChivalryThe Dua Brand

Fórmula 2Paco Fernandez Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFórmula 2

SillageFórmula 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFórmula 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderAkigalawoodGingerCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CilantroGingerGreen TeaRosemary

Heart

LavenderSandalwoodMintJuniper BerriesCypressAtlas Cedar

Base

TobaccoIncensePatchouliCoffeeCoumarinAmberCinnamonIso E Super

InformationalShared notesLavender, Ginger and Coumarin. Durations are only published for Chivalry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Work 37%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 11%

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,963

PerfumerFrancisco Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFórmula 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand Chivalry takes the traditional barbershop fougere and gives it a sharper, modern edge. It opens with a zesty splash of mandarin orange and a sharp bite of raw ginger. That initial spice cuts through the air quickly. French lavender soon takes over the midsection, smelling herbal, aromatic, and remarkably…

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Fórmula 2 by Paco Fernandez Fragrances kicks off with a sharp herbal burst of rosemary, freshly cut cilantro, and spicy ginger before settling into deep coniferous woods. The initial brisk green tea and juniper berries transition smoothly into resinous Atlas cedar and dark cypress. As the wear develops, warm base note…

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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 Fórmula 2?

Fórmula 2 takes 4 of 4 categories. Chivalry is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Fórmula 2 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chivalry for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fórmula 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chivalry or Fórmula 2?

Fórmula 2 lasts longest (Fórmula 2 64/100, Chivalry 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chivalry or Fórmula 2?

Fórmula 2 projects furthest (Fórmula 2 55/100, Chivalry 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chivalry and Fórmula 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Ginger and Coumarin.

Is Chivalry or Fórmula 2 better for summer or winter?

Chivalry suits evening wear; Fórmula 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chivalry and Fórmula 2?

Chivalry features Lavender, Akigalawood, Ginger and Coumarin. Fórmula 2 has top notes of Cilantro, Ginger, Green Tea and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Sandalwood, Mint and Juniper Berries, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Patchouli and Coffee.