Fragrance comparison

Chrysalide vs Gaiac 10 Tokyo

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,499 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chrysalide

L'Arc

4.0836 votes

Rank #21,018 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Gaiac 10 Tokyo

Le Labo

4.361,463 votes

Rank #3,266 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrysalide takes 5 of 8 categories.

Chrysalide
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chrysalide5/8

Gaiac 10 Tokyo3/8

Ratings & consensus: Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Community sentiment: Gaiac 10 Tokyo
Longevity: Chrysalide
Sillage & projection: Chrysalide
Value for money: Chrysalide
Versatility: Chrysalide
Note pyramid (duration): Chrysalide
Fragranxe ranking: Gaiac 10 Tokyo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChrysalideL'Arc

Gaiac 10 TokyoLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

4.36/ 5 · 1,463 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoRating 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

59%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,463 votes

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityChrysalide

SillageChrysalide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value16

Category winnerChrysalideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

tobacco74%

aromatic65%

oud56%

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody 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

Notes

Guaiac WoodMuskCedarOlibanum

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerChrysalideLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter94

Day69

Night100

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night62

Category winnerChrysalideMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

Men13

Unisex79

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,018

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,266

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerGaiac 10 TokyoHigher 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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Gaiac 10 Tokyo by Le Labo is a quiet, woody fragrance built around a core of guaiac wood and clean musk. Composed by perfumer Annick Menardo, it presents a transparent, minimalist structure rather than a dense forest profile. The smoky edge of guaiac wood combines with dry cedar and olibanum, producing a scent that fe…

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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 Gaiac 10 Tokyo?

Chrysalide takes 5 of 8 categories. Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes; Gaiac 10 Tokyo is rated 4.36/5 from 1,463 votes. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gaiac 10 Tokyo for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrysalide or Gaiac 10 Tokyo?

Chrysalide lasts longest (Chrysalide 79/100, Gaiac 10 Tokyo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrysalide or Gaiac 10 Tokyo?

Chrysalide projects furthest (Chrysalide 68/100, Gaiac 10 Tokyo 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrysalide and Gaiac 10 Tokyo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Musk.

Is Chrysalide or Gaiac 10 Tokyo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gaiac 10 Tokyo is the stronger pick. For winter, Chrysalide is the stronger pick. Chrysalide suits evening wear; Gaiac 10 Tokyo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrysalide and Gaiac 10 Tokyo?

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. Gaiac 10 Tokyo features Guaiac Wood, Musk, Cedar and Olibanum.