Fragrance comparison

Chrysalide vs Pebenegra

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chrysalide

L'Arc

4.0836 votes

Rank #21,767 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Pebenegra

Isnard

4.449 votes

Rank #46,650 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrysalide takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chrysalide
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pebenegra
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chrysalide3/4

Pebenegra1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chrysalide
Sillage & projection: Chrysalide
Value for money: Pebenegra
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'Arc

PebenegraIsnard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityChrysalide

SillageChrysalide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPebenegraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

tobacco74%

aromatic65%

oud56%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

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

Top

Black PepperLavenderBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CedarClovesElemi resinJasmineLabdanum

Base

VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Chrysalide, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter94

Day69

Night100

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,767

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#46,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Pebenegra opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and bitter bergamot, balanced by fresh lavender. As the fragrance settles, warm cloves and dry cedar resin merge with heavy labdanum. The dry-down anchors into earthy oakmoss and smoky guaiac wood. Built for crisp autumn afternoons, it delivers a raw, historic…

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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 Pebenegra?

Chrysalide takes 3 of 4 categories. Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes; Pebenegra is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pebenegra for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrysalide or Pebenegra?

Chrysalide lasts longest (Chrysalide 79/100, Pebenegra 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrysalide or Pebenegra?

Chrysalide projects furthest (Chrysalide 68/100, Pebenegra 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrysalide and Pebenegra smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Jasmine.

Is Chrysalide or Pebenegra better for summer or winter?

Chrysalide suits evening wear; Pebenegra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrysalide and Pebenegra?

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. Pebenegra has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves, Elemi resin and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.