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Dogon vs Chrysalide

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

Updated 53 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrysalide takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Dogon

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Chrysalide

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dogon1/5
Chrysalide4/5
Ratings & consensus
Chrysalide
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Chrysalide
Sillage & projection
Chrysalide
Value for money
Dogon
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chrysalide

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DogonPascal Morabito
ChrysalideL'Arc
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%
4.08/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
Category winnerChrysalideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

61%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityChrysalide

SillageChrysalide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value92
¤ Price value43
Category winnerDogonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
tobacco74%
aromatic65%
oud56%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotBlack PepperGrapefruit
Heart
TobaccoLavender
Base
AmberCedarMuskTonka Bean
Top20-30 mins
GrapefruitBergamotVetiverOlibanum
Heart2-4 hrs
Laotian OudRoseJasmineNutmegBlack PepperCloves
Base8-12+ hrs
TobaccoAmberGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Chrysalide, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring71
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter94
Day69
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men54
Unisex42
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerChrysalideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito Dogon opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cracked black pepper, giving the initial spray an energetic kick. As the top notes quiet down, dry tobacco leaf mixes with clean lavender in the heart, balancing spicy heat with a smooth herbal texture. The dry down relies on warm amber and solid cedar, ba…

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Chrysalide by L'Arc kicks off with an energetic flash of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot, paired right away with earthy green vetiver and clean frankincense. As the sharp citrus settles, the perfume shifts into a deep, textured core of rich Laotian oud, velvet red rose, warm nutmeg, and crushed cloves. The dry-dow…

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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, Dogon or Chrysalide?

Chrysalide takes 4 of 5 categories. Dogon is rated 4.12/5 from 17 votes; Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes. Choose Dogon for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dogon or Chrysalide?

Chrysalide lasts longest (Chrysalide 79/100, Dogon 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dogon or Chrysalide?

Chrysalide projects furthest (Chrysalide 68/100, Dogon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dogon and Chrysalide smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Tobacco.

Is Dogon or Chrysalide better for summer or winter?

Dogon suits daytime wear; Chrysalide suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dogon and Chrysalide?

Dogon has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tobacco and Lavender, a base of Amber, Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean. Chrysalide has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Olibanum, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

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