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Chunga vs Ellen Tracy

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

Updated 1,133 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chunga takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Chunga

    Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Ellen Tracy

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chunga4/7
Ellen Tracy3/7
Ratings & consensus
Chunga
Community sentiment
Chunga
Longevity
Chunga
Sillage & projection
Chunga
Value for money
Ellen Tracy
Versatility
Ellen Tracy
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ellen Tracy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ChungaWeil
Ellen TracyEllen Tracy
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 39%Had 14%Want 46%
3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes
Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%
Category winnerChungaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

43 votes

25%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

1,090 votes

Category winnerChungaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityChunga

SillageChunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value80
Category winnerEllen TracyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
powdery92%
yellow floral84%
honey77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
floral77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
AldehydesLime (Linden) BlossomMuskOrris RootVetyverWhite HoneyBergamotPeachJasmineAmberYlang-YlangClove

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes
PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Musk, Orris Root and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring36
Summer21
Fall86
Winter100
Day79
Night100
Spring81
Summer62
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night37
Category winnerEllen TracyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex44
Women56
Men1
Unisex4
Women95
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,930

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#4,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerEllen TracyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chunga opens with a sharp fizz of aldehydes and bitter bergamot, cutting through a thick, vintage amber base. As the initial clean sparkle settles, a heavy dose of yellow floral ylang ylang emerges alongside sticky white honey and dry vetiver. This scent sits on the skin with a powdery texture that feels structural, a…

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Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet peach and juicy plum sharpened by crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon. As the brightness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, featuring powde…

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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, Chunga or Ellen Tracy?

Chunga takes 4 of 7 categories. Chunga is rated 4.19/5 from 43 votes; Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes. Choose Chunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chunga or Ellen Tracy?

Chunga lasts longest (Chunga 74/100, Ellen Tracy 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chunga or Ellen Tracy?

Chunga projects furthest (Chunga 63/100, Ellen Tracy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chunga and Ellen Tracy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Musk, Orris Root and Bergamot.

Is Chunga or Ellen Tracy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ellen Tracy is the stronger pick. For winter, Chunga is the stronger pick. Chunga suits evening wear; Ellen Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chunga and Ellen Tracy?

Chunga features Aldehydes, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Musk, Orris Root and Vetyver. Ellen Tracy has top notes of Peach, Plum, Cinnamon and Galbanum, heart notes of Orris Root, Aldehydes, Rose and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber.

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