Fragrance comparison

Journey vs Chemistry

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 208 ratings analysed

Journey

Symétrie

3.1769 votes

Rank #24,886 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Chemistry

Clinique

3.84139 votes

Rank #34,763 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chemistry takes 5 of 7 categories.

Journey
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chemistry
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Journey2/7

Chemistry5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JourneySymétrie

ChemistryClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

3.84/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%

Category winnerChemistryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

43%Like

22%Ok

20%Dislike

9%Hate

69 votes

33%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerChemistryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityChemistry

SillageChemistry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value61

Category winnerJourneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander

Heart

SageNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintNeroliLavenderLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GingerCorianderPepperCyclamen

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskOakmossSandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander. Durations are only published for Chemistry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Spring98

Summer100

Fall59

Winter28

Day100

Night22

Category winnerChemistryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#34,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJourneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…

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Chemistry by Clinique opens with a bright burst of sharp lemon, crisp mint, and clean lavender, quickly rounded out by sweet neroli. As the citrus sparkle settles, a fresh spicy heart emerges with prickly ginger, coriander, black pepper, and light floral cyclamen. The base dries down into traditional woody and mossy t…

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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, Journey or Chemistry?

Chemistry takes 5 of 7 categories. Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes; Chemistry is rated 3.84/5 from 139 votes. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chemistry for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Journey or Chemistry?

Chemistry lasts longest (Chemistry 69/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Journey or Chemistry?

Projection is very close: Chemistry 57/100, Journey 56/100 for sillage.

Do Journey and Chemistry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander.

Is Journey or Chemistry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chemistry is the stronger pick. For winter, Chemistry is the stronger pick. Journey suits daytime wear; Chemistry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Journey and Chemistry?

Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber. Chemistry has top notes of Mint, Neroli, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Coriander, Pepper and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Cedar.