Fragrance comparison

Chrysalide vs Stamino Blue

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chrysalide

L'Arc

4.0836 votes

Rank #21,182 CitrusWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

Stamino Blue

Prime Collection

2.605 votes

Rank #72,092 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrysalide takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chrysalide
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Stamino Blue
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chrysalide4/4

Stamino Blue0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chrysalide
Sillage & projection: Chrysalide
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

Stamino BluePrime Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

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

20%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

80%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityChrysalide

SillageChrysalide

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%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

powdery42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverNutmeg

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarSandalwoodOlibanum

Category winnerChrysalideLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter94

Day69

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,182

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#72,092

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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Stamino Blue by Prime Collection opens with a sharp burst of fresh citrus, led by bright lemon and bitter grapefruit. As the brisk opening settles, a heart of earthy vetiver and warm nutmeg introduces an aromatic, fresh spicy core that feels tailored for daily wear. The dry-down leans into a dry woody base of cedar an…

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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 Stamino Blue?

Chrysalide takes 4 of 4 categories. Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes; Stamino Blue is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Stamino Blue for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrysalide or Stamino Blue?

Chrysalide lasts longest (Chrysalide 79/100, Stamino Blue 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrysalide or Stamino Blue?

Chrysalide projects furthest (Chrysalide 68/100, Stamino Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrysalide and Stamino Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Vetiver, Olibanum and Nutmeg.

Is Chrysalide or Stamino Blue better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chrysalide and Stamino Blue?

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. Stamino Blue has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum.