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Chypre Charnel vs Allure Homme

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

Updated 7,134 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Allure Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Chypre Charnel

    Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Allure Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypre Charnel3/7
Allure Homme4/7
Ratings & consensus
Allure Homme
Community sentiment
Allure Homme
Longevity
Allure Homme
Sillage & projection
Chypre Charnel
Value for money
Chypre Charnel
Versatility
Allure Homme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chypre Charnel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chypre CharnelMolinard
Allure HommeChanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 281 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 6,853 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerAllure HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
55%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

281 votes

52%Love
37%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

6,853 votes

Category winnerAllure HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityAllure Homme

SillageChypre Charnel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value45
Category winnerChypre CharnelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
earthy100%
woody92%
citrus84%
mossy77%
powdery69%
rose61%
citrus100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PeachBergamotOrangeLemon
Heart
Bulgarian RoseIris FlowerJasmineWhite Flowers
Base
OakmossPatchouliVetiverMuskAmbroxanBenzoinVanilla
Top15-30 mins
LemonPeachGingerMandarin OrangeLavenderBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
PepperCedarPatchouliVetiverJasmineBrazilian RosewoodRoseGardenia
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCoconutAmberBenzoinMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Lemon and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Allure Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day100
Night76
Category winnerAllure HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex34
Women59
Men88
Unisex11
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#27,175

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChypre CharnelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Chypre Charnel brings a modern spin to the traditional forest-and-moss scent style. It opens with a splash of tangy bergamot, sparkling orange, and a velvety slice of ripe peach that feels juicy rather than sugary. As the initial brightness settles, a dusting of powdery iris, creamy jasmine, and gentle Bulgar…

Reviews →

Chanel Allure Homme is a warm, balanced daily fragrance that bridges bright citrus freshness with rich woods and gentle sweetness. The first spray delivers a crisp flash of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange backed by spicy ginger and soft lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a heart of cedarwood…

Reviews →
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, Chypre Charnel or Allure Homme?

Allure Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Chypre Charnel is rated 4.02/5 from 281 votes; Allure Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 6,853 votes. Choose Chypre Charnel for a earthy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Allure Homme for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypre Charnel or Allure Homme?

Allure Homme lasts longest (Allure Homme 66/100, Chypre Charnel 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypre Charnel or Allure Homme?

Chypre Charnel projects furthest (Chypre Charnel 62/100, Allure Homme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypre Charnel and Allure Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Lemon and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Chypre Charnel or Allure Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chypre Charnel is the stronger pick. For winter, Allure Homme is the stronger pick. Allure Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre Charnel and Allure Homme?

Chypre Charnel has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Iris Flower, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. Allure Homme has top notes of Lemon, Peach, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Coconut.

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