La Chanson vs Posto 12
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Chanson takes 3 of 4 categories.
La ChansonChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Posto 12Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La Chanson3/4
Posto 121/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Chanson
- Sillage & projection
- La Chanson
- Value for money
- Posto 12
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Chanson
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La ChansonClaude Marsal ParfumsPosto 12L'Eau de RiôWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Chanson
SillageLa Chanson
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPosto 12Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
fruity60%
sweet50%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
RosemaryNeroliBergamotLemonPineapple
Heart2 to 3 hours
CorianderJasmineOakmossCyclamen
Base4 to 7 hours
Brazilian RosewoodCardamomTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodCedar
Top
BergamotLemonPineapple
Heart
Rosemary
Base
Woody Notes
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Lemon and Pineapple. Durations are only published for La Chanson, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night80
Spring50
Summer100
Fall25
Winter0
Day100
Night25
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#55,795
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#58,693
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLa ChansonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa 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…
Reviews →Posto 12 opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sour lemon that instantly clears the air. Sweet pineapple quickly filters through the top notes, adding a juicy tropical accent without turning overly sugary. As the bright citrus mellows out, herbal rosemary settles into the heart to give the fragrance a crisp, aromat…
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, La Chanson or Posto 12?
La Chanson takes 3 of 4 categories. La Chanson is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Posto 12 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose La Chanson for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Posto 12 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Chanson or Posto 12?
La Chanson lasts longest (La Chanson 77/100, Posto 12 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Chanson or Posto 12?
La Chanson projects furthest (La Chanson 64/100, Posto 12 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Chanson and Posto 12 smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Lemon and Pineapple.
Is La Chanson or Posto 12 better for summer or winter?
La Chanson suits daytime wear; Posto 12 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Chanson and Posto 12?
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. Posto 12 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Rosemary, a base of Woody Notes.
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