Fragrance comparison

Chivalry vs Loden

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Chivalry

The Dua Brand

3.754 votes

Rank #61,622 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Loden

Pecksniff's

4.001 votes

Rank #64,506 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chivalry takes 2 of 3 categories.

Chivalry
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Loden
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chivalry2/3

Loden1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chivalry
Sillage & projection: Loden
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

LodenPecksniff's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityChivalry

SillageLoden

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%

aromatic100%

woody92%

floral84%

amber77%

musky69%

lavender61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and lavender

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

CitrusesLavenderMint

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

AmberwoodMuskCoumarin

InformationalShared notesLavender 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

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#64,506

PerfumerNot listed

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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Loden is a classic aromatic fougere built around citrus, lavender and mint, then softened with floral notes, amberwood, coumarin and musk. It opens clean and brisk, then settles into a dry, gently sweet barbershop style with a smooth woody-musky base. It should suit men who like traditional fresh scents more than loud…

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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 Loden?

Chivalry takes 2 of 3 categories. Chivalry is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Loden is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chivalry for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Loden for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chivalry or Loden?

Chivalry lasts longest (Chivalry 56/100, Loden 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chivalry or Loden?

Loden projects furthest (Loden 88/100, Chivalry 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chivalry and Loden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender and Coumarin.

Is Chivalry or Loden better for summer or winter?

Chivalry suits evening wear; Loden suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chivalry and Loden?

Chivalry features Lavender, Akigalawood, Ginger and Coumarin. Loden has top notes of Citruses, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Amberwood, Musk and Coumarin.