Giza Of Arabia vs Ciao
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories.
Giza Of ArabiaChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
CiaoChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Giza Of Arabia1/5
Ciao4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ciao
- Sillage & projection
- Ciao
- Value for money
- Giza Of Arabia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Ciao
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ciao
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Giza Of ArabiaLe ChameauCiaoHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 39%Had 7%Want 55%
4.25/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
67%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
50%Love
33%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCiao
SillageCiao
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGiza Of ArabiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody92%
earthy84%
powdery77%
musky69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
green92%
earthy84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
RoseFruits
Heart2 to 4 hours
VanillaVetiverPatchouliGuaiac Wood
Base4 to 6 hours
OakmossAmberMusk
Top15-30 mins
FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis
Base8-10+ hrs
OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin
Category winnerCiaoLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day20
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,360
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#46,223
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCiaoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGiza Of Arabia by Le Chameau is an oriental woody fragrance that centers on a pairing of sweet rose and grounded woods. The scent opens with a burst of sweet fruits and fresh rose petals before settling into a warm, textured heart. Here, smooth vanilla balances earthy patchouli, smoky guaiac wood, and dry vetiver. As …
Reviews →Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…
Reviews →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, Giza Of Arabia or Ciao?
Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories. Giza Of Arabia is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Giza Of Arabia for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Giza Of Arabia or Ciao?
Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Giza Of Arabia 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Giza Of Arabia or Ciao?
Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Giza Of Arabia 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Giza Of Arabia and Ciao smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Rose, Fruits, Vetiver and Patchouli.
Is Giza Of Arabia or Ciao better for summer or winter?
Giza Of Arabia suits evening wear; Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Giza Of Arabia and Ciao?
Giza Of Arabia has top notes of Rose and Fruits, heart notes of Vanilla, Vetiver, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Musk. Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.
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