Fragrance comparison

Chivalry vs Meleg Fougere

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Chivalry

The Dua Brand

3.754 votes

Rank #61,622 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Meleg Fougere

Meleg Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #46,974 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meleg Fougere takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chivalry
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Meleg Fougere
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Chivalry0/4

Meleg Fougere4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChivalryThe Dua Brand

Meleg FougereMeleg Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMeleg Fougere

SillageMeleg Fougere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMeleg FougereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

musky92%

lavender84%

green77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both lavender 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

LavenderMintBergamotCitronLemon

Heart

JasmineStar AniseIncenseGingerGeraniumRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskSandalwoodCoumarin

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%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,974

PerfumerMatthew Meleg

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMeleg FougereHigher 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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Meleg Fougere opens with crisp lavender and cold mint before warming into sharp star anise, green geranium, and dark incense. Coumarin and heavy musk pull the dry-down toward traditional barbershop warmth. Matthew Meleg built this handcrafted scent for cool spring mornings and crisp autumn days, giving enthusiasts of …

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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 Meleg Fougere?

Meleg Fougere takes 4 of 4 categories. Chivalry is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Meleg Fougere is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chivalry for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Meleg Fougere for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Chivalry or Meleg Fougere?

Meleg Fougere lasts longest (Meleg Fougere 80/100, Chivalry 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chivalry or Meleg Fougere?

Meleg Fougere projects furthest (Meleg Fougere 75/100, Chivalry 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chivalry and Meleg Fougere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Ginger and Coumarin.

Is Chivalry or Meleg Fougere better for summer or winter?

Chivalry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chivalry and Meleg Fougere?

Chivalry features Lavender, Akigalawood, Ginger and Coumarin. Meleg Fougere has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Citron, heart notes of Jasmine, Star Anise, Incense and Ginger, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Sandalwood and Coumarin.