Fragrance comparison

Covet vs Lait et Chocolat

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 4,697 ratings analysed

5 wins

Covet

Sarah Jessica Parker

3.713,907 votes

Rank #2,994 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Lait et Chocolat

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.89790 votes

Rank #4,908 LactonicChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Covet takes 5 of 7 categories.

Covet
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Lait et Chocolat
Choose it for a lactonic and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Covet5/7

Lait et Chocolat2/7

Ratings & consensus: Lait et Chocolat
Community sentiment: Lait et Chocolat
Longevity: Covet
Sillage & projection: Covet
Value for money: Covet
Versatility: Covet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Covet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CovetSarah Jessica Parker

Lait et ChocolatChabaud Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 3,907 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 790 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerLait et ChocolatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

3,907 votes

35%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

790 votes

Category winnerLait et ChocolatMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCovet

SillageCovet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerCovetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

lavender84%

chocolate77%

woody69%

white floral61%

lactonic100%

chocolate92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both chocolate

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sicilian LemonLavenderDark ChocolatePelargonium Leaf

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyHoneysuckleMagnolia

Base

MuskCashmere WoodTeak WoodVetiverAmber

Top15-30 mins

Dark ChocolateJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Teak WoodCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

ChocolateMilkVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesDark Chocolate, Musk and Teak Wood. Durations are only published for Lait et Chocolat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Spring32

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerCovetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men2

Unisex38

Women60

Casual 40%Date 29%Work 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,994

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Frank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#4,908

PerfumerSophie Chabaud

Launched—

Reviews100

Category winnerCovetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Covet is an unusual citrus aromatic with a soft chocolate twist, not a dessert scent. The opening often reads as tart lemon, lavender and green notes, then settles into a musky floral dry-down with a slightly soapy, woody feel. It suits shoppers who want something distinctive, affordable and a little off-center. Sampl…

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Lait et Chocolat by Chabaud Maison de Parfum smells like a fresh cup of hot cocoa topped with steamed whole milk. It is warm, sweet, and deeply comforting. The scent opens with a rich wave of dark chocolate and powdered cocoa, followed quickly by creamy vanilla and sweet condensed milk. Underneath that edible sweetnes…

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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, Covet or Lait et Chocolat?

Covet takes 5 of 7 categories. Covet is rated 3.71/5 from 3,907 votes; Lait et Chocolat is rated 3.89/5 from 790 votes. Choose Covet for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Lait et Chocolat for a lactonic and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Covet or Lait et Chocolat?

They last about the same: Covet 63/100, Lait et Chocolat 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Covet or Lait et Chocolat?

Covet projects furthest (Covet 55/100, Lait et Chocolat 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Covet and Lait et Chocolat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share chocolate accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate, Musk and Teak Wood.

Is Covet or Lait et Chocolat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lait et Chocolat is the stronger pick. For winter, Lait et Chocolat is the stronger pick. Lait et Chocolat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Covet and Lait et Chocolat?

Covet has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lavender, Dark Chocolate and Pelargonium Leaf, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Honeysuckle and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Teak Wood and Vetiver. Lait et Chocolat has top notes of Dark Chocolate and Jasmine, heart notes of Teak Wood and Cedar, a base of Chocolate, Milk, Vanilla and Musk.