Fragrance comparison

Etoile de Lune vs Chiva

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

4 wins

Etoile de Lune

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.8794 votes

Rank #24,657 White FloralMusky

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Chiva

Areej

3.6226 votes

Rank #53,374 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Etoile de Lune takes 4 of 7 categories.

Etoile de Lune
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chiva
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Etoile de Lune4/7

Chiva3/7

Ratings & consensus: Etoile de Lune
Community sentiment: Etoile de Lune
Longevity: Chiva
Sillage & projection: Chiva
Value for money: Chiva
Versatility: Etoile de Lune
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Etoile de Lune

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Etoile de LuneChabaud Maison de Parfum

ChivaAreej

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

3.62/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%

Category winnerEtoile de LuneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

58%Love

4%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

27%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerEtoile de LuneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityChiva

SillageChiva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value94

Category winnerChivaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky90%

rose80%

animalic70%

powdery60%

amber50%

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineTurkish RoseOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbergris

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart

Turkish RoseYlang YlangJasmineMimosa

Base

White MuskPatchouliVetiverTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Turkish Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Etoile de Lune, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer50

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night59

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerEtoile de LuneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Date 36%Casual 26%Work 23%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#53,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEtoile de LuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spray announces itself with force. A burst of bitter bergamot and sharp alcohol gives way within five minutes to velvety petals. Etoile de Lune by Chabaud Maison de Parfum is a plush floral built around Turkish rose, honeyed orange blossom, and heady jasmine. On warm skin, the scent shifts away from clean so…

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Chiva by Areej opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin, and orange blossom that cuts cleanly through cool air. As the initial citrus fizz simmers down, a dense floral heart takes over. Jasmine and ylang ylang bring a creamy, sunny feel, while Turkish rose adds weight and mimosa lends a soft powdery texture. The…

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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, Etoile de Lune or Chiva?

Etoile de Lune takes 4 of 7 categories. Etoile de Lune is rated 3.87/5 from 94 votes; Chiva is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes. Choose Etoile de Lune for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Chiva for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Etoile de Lune or Chiva?

Chiva lasts longest (Chiva 100/100, Etoile de Lune 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Etoile de Lune or Chiva?

Chiva projects furthest (Chiva 100/100, Etoile de Lune 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Etoile de Lune and Chiva smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Turkish Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is Etoile de Lune or Chiva better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chiva is the stronger pick. For winter, Etoile de Lune is the stronger pick. Etoile de Lune suits daytime wear; Chiva suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Etoile de Lune and Chiva?

Etoile de Lune has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Turkish Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk and Ambergris. Chiva has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Mandarin and Orange, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.