Fragrance comparison

Chocolate Cafe vs Tiba

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

Chocolate Cafe

Mith

3.8541 votes

Rank #15,687 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tiba

Nilafar du Nil

4.1868 votes

Rank #6,626 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiba takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chocolate Cafe
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tiba
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Chocolate Cafe1/7

Tiba6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chocolate CafeMith

TibaNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

4.18/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%

Category winnerTibaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

37%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

63%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerTibaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTiba

SillageTiba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTibaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

chocolate65%

sweet56%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

sweet84%

chocolate77%

wine69%

vanilla61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and chocolate

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomSaffronNutmegOrangeNeroli

Heart

ChocolateRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberWoody Notes

Top

Damask RoseClovesNutmegSaffronNeroliRaisinCitronLime (Linden) Blossom

Heart

Turkish RoseRoseDark ChocolateRed WineCherryCacaoBourbon WhiskeyPimento

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwoodSuedeOak TreeTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Neroli and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer28

Fall100

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring54

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChocolate CafeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex55

Women17

Men37

Unisex56

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#6,626

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerTibaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chocolate Cafe opens brighter and spicier than the name suggests, with orange peel, cardamom and a faint cola-like twist before the gourmand side settles in. On skin it usually turns into a warm, rich mix of vanilla, woods and softly bitter chocolate, more cafe air than syrupy dessert. This suits someone who likes gro…

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Tiba is a complex oriental floral that balances dark chocolate and red wine with spicy cloves and Damask rose. Created by perfumer Chris Maurice, this unisex scent leans into a resinous, warm profile that thrives in cooler weather. It offers an intoxicating, deep presence that stands out for those seeking something wo…

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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 Cafe or Tiba?

Tiba takes 6 of 7 categories. Chocolate Cafe is rated 3.85/5 from 41 votes; Tiba is rated 4.18/5 from 68 votes. Choose Chocolate Cafe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tiba for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chocolate Cafe or Tiba?

Tiba lasts longest (Tiba 86/100, Chocolate Cafe 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chocolate Cafe or Tiba?

Tiba projects furthest (Tiba 76/100, Chocolate Cafe 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chocolate Cafe and Tiba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and chocolate accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Neroli and Rose.

Is Chocolate Cafe or Tiba better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chocolate Cafe and Tiba?

Chocolate Cafe has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Chocolate, Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Woody Notes. Tiba has top notes of Damask Rose, Cloves, Nutmeg and Saffron, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Rose, Dark Chocolate and Red Wine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Suede.