Fragrance comparison

Chrysalide vs Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chrysalide

L'Arc

4.0836 votes

Rank #21,018 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

4.2524 votes

Rank #35,041 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrysalide takes 5 of 6 categories.

Chrysalide
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chrysalide5/6

Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil1/6

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chrysalide
Sillage & projection: Chrysalide
Value for money: Chrysalide
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

Vetiver 46 Perfume OilLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%

Category winnerVetiver 46 Perfume OilRating 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

54%Love

29%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityChrysalide

SillageChrysalide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value17

Category winnerChrysalideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

tobacco74%

aromatic65%

oud56%

woody100%

amber88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

warm spicy53%

citrus42%

Scent match59%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotBlack PepperCloves

Heart3 to 5 hours

VetiverOlibanumCedarLabdanum

Base4 to 7 hours

Guaiac WoodAmberVanila

Category winnerChrysalideLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter94

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer29

Fall57

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,018

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#35,041

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil by Le Labo delivers a quiet, resinous interpretation of vetiver suspended in a nourishing oil base. The scent begins with a gentle brush of bergamot sharpened by black pepper and warm cloves. As the oil warms against your pulse points, it bypasses the piercing brightness of alcohol sprays, easin…

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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 Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil?

Chrysalide takes 5 of 6 categories. Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes; Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrysalide or Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil?

Chrysalide lasts longest (Chrysalide 79/100, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chrysalide or Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil?

Chrysalide projects furthest (Chrysalide 68/100, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrysalide and Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Olibanum and Black Pepper.

Is Chrysalide or Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

Chrysalide suits evening wear; Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chrysalide and Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil?

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. Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cloves, heart notes of Vetiver, Olibanum, Cedar and Labdanum, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber and Vanila.