Cinque Terre vs La Chanson
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Chanson takes 3 of 5 categories.
Cinque TerreChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La ChansonChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cinque Terre2/5
La Chanson3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Chanson
- Sillage & projection
- La Chanson
- Value for money
- La Chanson
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Cinque Terre
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cinque Terre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cinque TerreManceraLa ChansonClaude Marsal ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 359 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
25%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate
359 votes
83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Chanson
SillageLa Chanson
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa ChansonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
salty77%
green69%
fresh61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LemonRosemaryCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
Sea SaltFig LeafCedarPineAmber
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum
Top15 to 30 minutes
RosemaryNeroliBergamotLemonPineapple
Heart2 to 3 hours
CorianderJasmineOakmossCyclamen
Base4 to 7 hours
Brazilian RosewoodCardamomTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodCedar
Category winnerCinque TerreLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall55
Winter18
Day100
Night48
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,341
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#55,795
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCinque TerreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCinque Terre by Mancera opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, herbal rosemary, and a dash of cardamom spice. It immediately conjures a bright coastal scene where maritime air meets steep pine-covered cliffs. As the zesty citrus softens, the scent reveals salty sea air, green fig leaf, and resinous pine needles back…
Reviews →La Chanson by Claude Marsal Parfums is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that opens with a brisk citrus burst. Bright lemon and bergamot meet crisp rosemary, sweet pineapple, and light neroli right away. As the sharp opening settles, green herbal coriander pairs with soft jasmine, cyclamen, and earthy oakmoss. The f…
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, Cinque Terre or La Chanson?
La Chanson takes 3 of 5 categories. Cinque Terre is rated 3.83/5 from 359 votes; La Chanson is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Cinque Terre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose La Chanson for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cinque Terre or La Chanson?
La Chanson lasts longest (La Chanson 77/100, Cinque Terre 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cinque Terre or La Chanson?
Projection is very close: La Chanson 64/100, Cinque Terre 63/100 for sillage.
Do Cinque Terre and La Chanson smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Cardamom and Cedar.
Is Cinque Terre or La Chanson better for summer or winter?
Cinque Terre suits daytime wear; La Chanson suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cinque Terre and La Chanson?
Cinque Terre has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Salt, Fig Leaf, Cedar and Pine, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Labdanum. La Chanson has top notes of Rosemary, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cyclamen, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Cardamom, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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