Chrysalide vs Dogon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chrysalide takes 4 of 5 categories.
ChrysalideChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
DogonChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chrysalide4/5
Dogon1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Chrysalide
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chrysalide
- Sillage & projection
- Chrysalide
- Value for money
- Dogon
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chrysalide
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChrysalideL'ArcDogonPascal MorabitoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
4.12/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%
Category winnerChrysalideRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
36 votes
47%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
12%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChrysalide
SillageChrysalide
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDogonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
tobacco74%
aromatic65%
oud56%
amber100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
GrapefruitBergamotVetiverOlibanum
Heart2-4 hrs
Laotian OudRoseJasmineNutmegBlack PepperCloves
Base8-12+ hrs
TobaccoAmberGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk
Top
BergamotBlack PepperGrapefruit
Heart
TobaccoLavender
Base
AmberCedarMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Chrysalide, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter94
Day69
Night100
Spring71
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night67
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#21,757
PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#49,791
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChrysalideHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChrysalide by L'Arc kicks off with an energetic flash of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot, paired right away with earthy green vetiver and clean frankincense. As the sharp citrus settles, the perfume shifts into a deep, textured core of rich Laotian oud, velvet red rose, warm nutmeg, and crushed cloves. The dry-dow…
Reviews →Pascal Morabito Dogon opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cracked black pepper, giving the initial spray an energetic kick. As the top notes quiet down, dry tobacco leaf mixes with clean lavender in the heart, balancing spicy heat with a smooth herbal texture. The dry down relies on warm amber and solid cedar, ba…
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, Chrysalide or Dogon?
Chrysalide takes 4 of 5 categories. Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes; Dogon is rated 4.12/5 from 17 votes. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dogon for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chrysalide or Dogon?
Chrysalide lasts longest (Chrysalide 79/100, Dogon 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chrysalide or Dogon?
Chrysalide projects furthest (Chrysalide 68/100, Dogon 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chrysalide and Dogon smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Tobacco.
Is Chrysalide or Dogon better for summer or winter?
Chrysalide suits evening wear; Dogon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chrysalide and Dogon?
Chrysalide has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Olibanum, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Dogon has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tobacco and Lavender, a base of Amber, Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean.
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