Fragrance comparison

Chocolate Tears vs Lait et Chocolat

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 793 ratings analysed

Chocolate Tears

Oscar Emil

3.673 votes

Rank #59,002 ChocolateSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Lait et Chocolat

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.89790 votes

Rank #4,908 LactonicChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lait et Chocolat takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chocolate Tears
Choose it for a chocolate and sweet character.
Lait et Chocolat
Choose it for a lactonic and chocolate character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Chocolate Tears0/4

Lait et Chocolat4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chocolate TearsOscar Emil

Lait et ChocolatChabaud Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

3.89/ 5 · 790 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

35%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

790 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLait et Chocolat

SillageLait et Chocolat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value45

Category winnerLait et ChocolatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

chocolate100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

lactonic77%

caramel69%

fruity61%

lactonic100%

chocolate92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both chocolate, lactonic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChocolateBlueberryAlmond

Heart

MilkCaramelPeru Balsam

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Dark ChocolateJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Teak WoodCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

ChocolateMilkVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesChocolate, Milk, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Lait et Chocolat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring32

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex38

Women60

Casual 40%Date 29%Work 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,002

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,908

PerfumerSophie Chabaud

Launched—

Reviews100

Category winnerLait et ChocolatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oscar Emil Chocolate Tears opens with a dense rush of dark chocolate paired with tart blueberry syrup and bitter almond. As the fruit recedes, a milky heart of warm caramel and resinous Peru balsam softens the bitter edges into a sweet gourmand haze. The base relies on creamy sandalwood, vanilla, and soft musk to anch…

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Lait et Chocolat by Chabaud Maison de Parfum smells like a fresh cup of hot cocoa topped with steamed whole milk. It is warm, sweet, and deeply comforting. The scent opens with a rich wave of dark chocolate and powdered cocoa, followed quickly by creamy vanilla and sweet condensed milk. Underneath that edible sweetnes…

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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, Chocolate Tears or Lait et Chocolat?

Lait et Chocolat takes 4 of 4 categories. Chocolate Tears is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Lait et Chocolat is rated 3.89/5 from 790 votes. Choose Chocolate Tears for a chocolate and sweet character. Choose Lait et Chocolat for a lactonic and chocolate character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chocolate Tears or Lait et Chocolat?

Lait et Chocolat lasts longest (Lait et Chocolat 61/100, Chocolate Tears 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chocolate Tears or Lait et Chocolat?

Lait et Chocolat projects furthest (Lait et Chocolat 51/100, Chocolate Tears 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chocolate Tears and Lait et Chocolat smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share chocolate, lactonic and sweet accords. Common notes include Chocolate, Milk, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Chocolate Tears or Lait et Chocolat better for summer or winter?

Lait et Chocolat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chocolate Tears and Lait et Chocolat?

Chocolate Tears has top notes of Chocolate, Blueberry and Almond, heart notes of Milk, Caramel and Peru Balsam, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Lait et Chocolat has top notes of Dark Chocolate and Jasmine, heart notes of Teak Wood and Cedar, a base of Chocolate, Milk, Vanilla and Musk.