Fragrance comparison

Chivalry vs HOHMA 281

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

1 wins

Chivalry

The Dua Brand

3.754 votes

Rank #61,622 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

HOHMA 281

LABOR8

—0 votes

Rank #74,322 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chivalry takes 1 of 1 categories.

Chivalry
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
HOHMA 281
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character.

Chivalry1/1

HOHMA 2810/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChivalryThe Dua Brand

HOHMA 281LABOR8

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

oud61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both lavender, warm spicy and aromatic

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

LavenderGingerMandarin Orange

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Labdanum

Base

Coumarin

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,322

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChivalryHigher 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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LABOR8 HOHMA 281 opens with a sharp flash of mandarin orange and zesty ginger before settling into dry lavender. Designed by Givaudan and released in 2024, this unisex composition moves quickly from a bright citrus opening into a dark, smoky heart of agarwood and resinous labdanum. A subtle sweetness from coumarin gro…

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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.

Do Chivalry and HOHMA 281 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Ginger and Coumarin.

Is Chivalry or HOHMA 281 better for summer or winter?

Chivalry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chivalry and HOHMA 281?

Chivalry features Lavender, Akigalawood, Ginger and Coumarin. HOHMA 281 has top notes of Lavender, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum, a base of Coumarin.