Fragrance comparison

Detchema vs Animale

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,694 ratings analysed

Detchema

Revillon

3.87440 votes

Rank #3,574 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Animale

3.951,254 votes

Rank #1,047 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Animale takes 5 of 7 categories.

Detchema
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Animale
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Detchema2/7

Animale5/7

Ratings & consensus: Animale
Community sentiment: Detchema
Longevity: Animale
Sillage & projection: Animale
Value for money: Animale
Versatility: Detchema
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Animale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DetchemaRevillon

AnimaleAnimale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 440 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 1,254 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerAnimaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

403 votes

41%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

1,178 votes

Category winnerDetchemaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAnimale

SillageAnimale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAnimaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

aldehydic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

floral92%

earthy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

mossy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesHiacynthPeachBergamotNeroli

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Orris RootSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVetiverTonka Bean

Top

CorianderBrazilian RosewoodHiacynthGreen NotesBergamotNeroli

Heart

HoneyRoseCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossCivetPatchouliVetiverMuskCoconut

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Bergamot, Neroli and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDetchemaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#1,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews140

Category winnerAnimaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detchema is a vintage floral composition from 1953 that centers on aldehydes, hyacinth, and a powdery base of orris root. It feels like a crisp, soapy relic from a classic vanity. Perfect for cooler spring mornings, this scent hugs the skin with a clean, dignified presence that avoids modern sweetness. It is a choice …

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Animale by Animale opens with a sharp burst of coriander, bergamot, and green notes before revealing a dense heart of honeyed carnation and rose. The base settles into a heavy blend of oakmoss, civet, and dark patchouli. It carries the weighty, textured feel of late 1980s chypres, making it best suited for crisp autum…

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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, Detchema or Animale?

Animale takes 5 of 7 categories. Detchema is rated 3.87/5 from 440 votes; Animale is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes. Choose Detchema for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Animale for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Detchema or Animale?

Animale lasts longest (Animale 81/100, Detchema 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Detchema or Animale?

Animale projects furthest (Animale 76/100, Detchema 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Detchema and Animale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Bergamot, Neroli and Carnation.

Is Detchema or Animale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Detchema is the stronger pick. For winter, Detchema is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Detchema and Animale?

Detchema has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. Animale has top notes of Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Hiacynth and Green Notes, heart notes of Honey, Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Patchouli and Vetiver.