Fragrance comparison

Dolce Canto vs Chariot

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 329 ratings analysed

Dolce Canto

Cigno Nero

3.7386 votes

Rank #19,310 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #7,210 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chariot takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dolce Canto
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dolce Canto1/7

Chariot6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dolce CantoCigno Nero

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerChariotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

38%Like

29%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

86 votes

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerChariotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillageChariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value36

Category winnerDolce CantoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

marine30%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Dried Apple CrispBlack Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

DriftwoodCardamomGingerJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

CedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Cardamom, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Dolce Canto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall81

Winter35

Day100

Night52

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerChariotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex33

Women63

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,310

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#7,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dolce Canto by Cigno Nero delivers a curious blend of baked fruit and weathered timber. It opens with dried apple crisp and tart black currant, offering a scent reminiscent of dehydrated apple slices dusted with dark berry sugar. As the initial sweetness settles, notes of driftwood, ginger, and cardamom emerge, adding…

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Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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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, Dolce Canto or Chariot?

Chariot takes 6 of 7 categories. Dolce Canto is rated 3.73/5 from 86 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Dolce Canto for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dolce Canto or Chariot?

Chariot lasts longest (Chariot 75/100, Dolce Canto 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dolce Canto or Chariot?

Chariot projects furthest (Chariot 65/100, Dolce Canto 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dolce Canto and Chariot smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Cardamom, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Dolce Canto or Chariot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dolce Canto is the stronger pick. For winter, Chariot is the stronger pick. Dolce Canto suits daytime wear; Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolce Canto and Chariot?

Dolce Canto has top notes of Dried Apple Crisp and Black Currant, heart notes of Driftwood, Cardamom, Ginger and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk. Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron.