Chronicles of Self vs Sweet Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sweet Man takes 4 of 4 categories.
Chronicles of SelfChoose it for a anis and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sweet ManChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Chronicles of Self0/4
Sweet Man4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sweet Man
- Sillage & projection
- Sweet Man
- Value for money
- Sweet Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sweet Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chronicles of SelfSentierSweet ManRINGWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%
4.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
29%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
73%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySweet Man
SillageSweet Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSweet ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothanis100%
floral90%
soft spicy80%
musky70%
sweet60%
fresh50%
sweet100%
citrus83%
floral65%
vanilla48%
caramel30%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AnisePear
Heart
CyclamenFlowersOrangePeonyLily
Base
HeliotropeWhite MuskWoody Notes
Top
OrangePearLemon
Heart
Flowers
Base
ToffeeVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPear, Flowers and Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer33
Fall83
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#70,909
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#38,222
PerfumerJulien Rasquinet
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSweet ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChronicles of Self by Sentier delivers an airy blend of crisp pear and warm anise that quickly settles into a clean, musky skin scent. Designed for daytime wear during mild spring months, it offers a subtle personal aura rather than a loud statement, making it a comfortable choice for casual office settings.
Reviews →Sweet Man opens bright and juicy, with orange, pear, and lemon giving it an easy sweetness before the fragrance settles into vanilla, toffee, and patchouli. It reads like a dessert-leaning oriental with a citrus lift rather than a heavy syrupy bomb. For shoppers, the appeal is straightforward: sweet, noticeable, and g…
Reviews →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, Chronicles of Self or Sweet Man?
Sweet Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Chronicles of Self is rated 3.00/5 from 7 votes; Sweet Man is rated 4.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Chronicles of Self for a anis and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sweet Man for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Chronicles of Self or Sweet Man?
Sweet Man lasts longest (Sweet Man 68/100, Chronicles of Self 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chronicles of Self or Sweet Man?
Sweet Man projects furthest (Sweet Man 64/100, Chronicles of Self 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chronicles of Self and Sweet Man smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Flowers and Orange.
Is Chronicles of Self or Sweet Man better for summer or winter?
Chronicles of Self suits daytime wear; Sweet Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chronicles of Self and Sweet Man?
Chronicles of Self has top notes of Anise and Pear, heart notes of Cyclamen, Flowers, Orange and Peony, a base of Heliotrope, White Musk and Woody Notes. Sweet Man has top notes of Orange, Pear and Lemon, heart notes of Flowers, a base of Toffee, Vanilla and Patchouli.
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