Fragrance comparison

Chypre Charnel vs Oro Rosso

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 291 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chypre Charnel

Molinard

4.02281 votes

Rank #8,124 EarthyWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Oro Rosso

Paolo Gigli

3.9010 votes

Rank #48,034 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre Charnel takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chypre Charnel
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Oro Rosso
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypre Charnel3/5

Oro Rosso2/5

Ratings & consensus: Chypre Charnel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oro Rosso
Sillage & projection: Oro Rosso
Value for money: Chypre Charnel
Versatility: Not scored
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

Oro RossoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 29%Had 43%Want 29%

Category winnerChypre CharnelRating 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

40%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOro Rosso

SillageOro Rosso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value25

Category winnerChypre CharnelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

powdery69%

rose61%

citrus100%

woody90%

powdery80%

white floral70%

musky60%

vanilla50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

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

BergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

White FlowersJasmineRose

Base5-6 hrs

MuskCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Oro Rosso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex34

Women59

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#48,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

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Paolo Gigli Oro Rosso presents a sparkling burst of Italian citrus that settles into a serene floral skin scent. The opening immediately wakes the senses with zesty bergamot and sweet orange, providing a brisk, sunny introduction. Within twenty minutes, the initial brightness softens into a creamy heart of jasmine, de…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypre Charnel or Oro Rosso?

Chypre Charnel takes 3 of 5 categories. Chypre Charnel is rated 4.02/5 from 281 votes; Oro Rosso is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chypre Charnel for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Oro Rosso for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypre Charnel or Oro Rosso?

They last about the same: Oro Rosso 64/100, Chypre Charnel 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chypre Charnel or Oro Rosso?

Oro Rosso projects furthest (Oro Rosso 72/100, Chypre Charnel 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypre Charnel and Oro Rosso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine.

Is Chypre Charnel or Oro Rosso better for summer or winter?

Oro Rosso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre Charnel and Oro Rosso?

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. Oro Rosso has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of White Flowers, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar and Vanilla.