Fragrance comparison

Chocolate vs Medea

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 385 ratings analysed

Chocolate

Sergio Nero

3.7567 votes

Rank #10,623 ChocolateSweet

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Medea

Carla Fracci

3.93318 votes

Rank #31,357 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Chocolate
Choose it for a chocolate and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Medea
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Chocolate3/7

Medea3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChocolateSergio Nero

MedeaCarla Fracci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 48%

3.93/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerMedeaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

58%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

26%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

318 votes

Category winnerMedeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMedea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value56

Category winnerChocolateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

chocolate100%

sweet88%

warm spicy77%

cacao65%

caramel53%

citrus42%

white floral100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, caramel and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonFreesiaBergamot

Heart

CaramelVanillaOrange Blossom

Base

ChocolateMusk

Top

CitrusesFreesia

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomTiare FlowerRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelPeachVanillaCoconutAmberMuskPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Caramel, Vanilla and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer20

Fall84

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring57

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChocolateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#31,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChocolateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chocolate by Sergio Nero is a gourmand fragrance that focuses on sweet, powdery notes rather than traditional cocoa. It opens with bright citrus and freesia before settling into a warm, sugary heart of caramel and vanilla. It is a playful, affordable choice for those who enjoy sweet scents that linger close to the ski…

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Medea by Carla Fracci is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Medea was launched in 2006. Top notes are Citruses and Freesia; middle notes are Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Caramel, Peach, Vanilla, Coconut, Amber, Musk and Precious Woods. It opens with Citr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chocolate or Medea?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Chocolate is rated 3.75/5 from 67 votes; Medea is rated 3.93/5 from 318 votes. Choose Chocolate for a chocolate and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Medea for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chocolate or Medea?

They last about the same: Chocolate 61/100, Medea 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chocolate or Medea?

Medea projects furthest (Medea 62/100, Chocolate 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chocolate and Medea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, caramel and citrus accords. Common notes include Freesia, Caramel, Vanilla and Orange Blossom.

Is Chocolate or Medea better for summer or winter?

For summer, Medea is the stronger pick. For winter, Chocolate is the stronger pick. Chocolate suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chocolate and Medea?

Chocolate has top notes of Lemon, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Vanilla and Orange Blossom, a base of Chocolate and Musk. Medea has top notes of Citruses and Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower and Rose, a base of Caramel, Peach, Vanilla and Coconut.