Fragrance comparison

La Chanson vs Mixed Thoughts

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

La Chanson

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.336 votes

Rank #55,385 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mixed Thoughts

Tujoué

4.258 votes

Rank #23,355 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mixed Thoughts takes 4 of 4 categories.

La Chanson
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mixed Thoughts
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

La Chanson0/4

Mixed Thoughts4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La ChansonClaude Marsal Parfums

Mixed ThoughtsTujoué

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

63%Love

0%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMixed Thoughts

SillageMixed Thoughts

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMixed ThoughtsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

sweet53%

mossy42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

RosemaryNeroliBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2 to 3 hours

CorianderJasmineOakmossCyclamen

Base4 to 7 hours

Brazilian RosewoodCardamomTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodCedar

Top

GrapesPineappleFirLemon

Heart

MaceCedarCyclamenOrris

Base

DreamwoodAmberwoodOakmossImmortelle

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pineapple, Oakmoss and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for La Chanson, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men30

Unisex70

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,385

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,355

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMixed ThoughtsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Chanson by Claude Marsal Parfums is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that opens with a brisk citrus burst. Bright lemon and bergamot meet crisp rosemary, sweet pineapple, and light neroli right away. As the sharp opening settles, green herbal coriander pairs with soft jasmine, cyclamen, and earthy oakmoss. The f…

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Jorge Lee combines sharp pineapple and dark green fir needles in the opening of Mixed Thoughts, creating a crisp contrast against sweet grapes and juicy lemon. As the scent settles, warm cedar and spicy mace merge with earthy oakmoss and dry amberwood. It sits comfortably between cool outdoor air and professional offi…

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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, La Chanson or Mixed Thoughts?

Mixed Thoughts takes 4 of 4 categories. La Chanson is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Mixed Thoughts is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose La Chanson for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mixed Thoughts for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Chanson or Mixed Thoughts?

Mixed Thoughts lasts longest (Mixed Thoughts 80/100, La Chanson 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Chanson or Mixed Thoughts?

Mixed Thoughts projects furthest (Mixed Thoughts 72/100, La Chanson 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Chanson and Mixed Thoughts smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pineapple, Oakmoss and Cyclamen.

Is La Chanson or Mixed Thoughts better for summer or winter?

La Chanson suits daytime wear; Mixed Thoughts suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Chanson and Mixed Thoughts?

La Chanson has top notes of Rosemary, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Cyclamen, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Cardamom, Tonka Bean and Musk. Mixed Thoughts has top notes of Grapes, Pineapple, Fir and Lemon, heart notes of Mace, Cedar, Cyclamen and Orris, a base of Dreamwood, Amberwood, Oakmoss and Immortelle.