Fragrance comparison

Chrysalide vs Ducati

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chrysalide

L'Arc

4.0836 votes

Rank #21,757 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Ducati

3.8672 votes

Rank #24,902 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrysalide takes 3 of 3 categories.

Chrysalide
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ducati
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Chrysalide3/3

Ducati0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChrysalideL'Arc

DucatiDucati

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

3.86/ 5 · 72 votes

Category winnerChrysalideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

36 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

tobacco74%

aromatic65%

oud56%

woody100%

citrus90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

fresh50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotVetiverOlibanum

Heart2-4 hrs

Laotian OudRoseJasmineNutmegBlack PepperCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

TobaccoAmberGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitCitrusesAngelicaJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 3 hours

Fig LeafPapyrusNutmegCyclamen

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverGuaiac WoodWoodsy NotesMusk

Category winnerChrysalideLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter94

Day69

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,902

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerChrysalideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chrysalide 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…

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Ducati by Ducati is an energising woody aromatic fragrance built around brisk citruses, leafy foliage, and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and pine-scented juniper berries cut with bitter angelica. As the initial sharpness settles, a dry green core of papyrus and fig leaf …

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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, Chrysalide or Ducati?

Chrysalide takes 3 of 3 categories. Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes; Ducati is rated 3.86/5 from 72 votes. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ducati for a woody and citrus character.

Do Chrysalide and Ducati smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Nutmeg.

Is Chrysalide or Ducati better for summer or winter?

Chrysalide suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrysalide and Ducati?

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. Ducati has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Citruses and Angelica, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Papyrus, Nutmeg and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Woodsy Notes and Musk.