Fragrance comparison

Gourmet vs Nefertiti

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 337 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gourmet

M. Micallef

3.48322 votes

Rank #10,247 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Nefertiti

Chanceux Parfum

2.8015 votes

Rank #67,897 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gourmet takes 5 of 5 categories.

Gourmet
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Nefertiti
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gourmet5/5

Nefertiti0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GourmetM. Micallef

NefertitiChanceux Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

2.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

Category winnerGourmetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

25%Dislike

7%Hate

220 votes

20%Love

7%Like

33%Ok

13%Dislike

27%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityGourmet

SillageGourmet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value25

Category winnerGourmetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic92%

smoky84%

leather77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

powdery100%

fruity91%

rose83%

sweet74%

oud65%

vanilla56%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseRaspberry

Heart

ChestnutLeatherViolet

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Labdanum

Top15-30 mins

RoseRaspberryRed Apple

Heart2-4 hrs

Powdery NotesViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Vanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Violet, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Nefertiti, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex52

Women23

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Date 41%Party 31%Casual 16%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#67,897

PerfumerLucky Armstrong

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGourmetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gourmet by M. Micallef creates a smoky, resinous cloud centered on sweet chestnut and leather. It opens with sharp, tart raspberry and incense, settling into a dense, long-lasting blend of oud and vanilla. This unisex fragrance feels most at home in cold weather, offering a bold, spicy presence for those who enjoy dee…

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Nefertiti by Chanceux Parfum opens with an immediate tart snap of red apple and ripe raspberry before settling into velvety rose petals. The fruit fades quickly. Within fifteen minutes, a dense veil of violet and cosmetic powdery notes steps forward to soften the blend. In the base, dark agarwood oud meets creamy vani…

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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, Gourmet or Nefertiti?

Gourmet takes 5 of 5 categories. Gourmet is rated 3.48/5 from 322 votes; Nefertiti is rated 2.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Gourmet for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Nefertiti for a powdery and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gourmet or Nefertiti?

Gourmet lasts longest (Gourmet 76/100, Nefertiti 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gourmet or Nefertiti?

Gourmet projects furthest (Gourmet 68/100, Nefertiti 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gourmet and Nefertiti smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Violet, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Gourmet or Nefertiti better for summer or winter?

Nefertiti suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gourmet and Nefertiti?

Gourmet has top notes of Incense and Raspberry, heart notes of Chestnut, Leather and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum. Nefertiti has top notes of Rose, Raspberry and Red Apple, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.