Fragrance comparison

Lait et Chocolat vs Chocolate Tears

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 793 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lait et Chocolat

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.89790 votes

Rank #4,908 LactonicChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Chocolate Tears

Oscar Emil

3.673 votes

Rank #59,002 ChocolateSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lait et Chocolat takes 4 of 4 categories.

Lait et Chocolat
Choose it for a lactonic and chocolate character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Chocolate Tears
Choose it for a chocolate and sweet character.

Lait et Chocolat4/4

Chocolate Tears0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lait et ChocolatChabaud Maison de Parfum

Chocolate TearsOscar Emil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 790 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

790 votes

0%Love

67%Like

33%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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLait et Chocolat

SillageLait et Chocolat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLait et ChocolatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lactonic100%

chocolate92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

chocolate100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

lactonic77%

caramel69%

fruity61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both chocolate, lactonic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Dark ChocolateJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Teak WoodCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

ChocolateMilkVanillaMusk

Top

ChocolateBlueberryAlmond

Heart

MilkCaramelPeru Balsam

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesChocolate, Milk, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Lait et Chocolat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex38

Women60

Casual 40%Date 29%Work 21%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,908

PerfumerSophie Chabaud

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#59,002

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLait et ChocolatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lait et Chocolat by Chabaud Maison de Parfum smells like a fresh cup of hot cocoa topped with steamed whole milk. It is warm, sweet, and deeply comforting. The scent opens with a rich wave of dark chocolate and powdered cocoa, followed quickly by creamy vanilla and sweet condensed milk. Underneath that edible sweetnes…

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Oscar Emil Chocolate Tears opens with a dense rush of dark chocolate paired with tart blueberry syrup and bitter almond. As the fruit recedes, a milky heart of warm caramel and resinous Peru balsam softens the bitter edges into a sweet gourmand haze. The base relies on creamy sandalwood, vanilla, and soft musk to anch…

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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, Lait et Chocolat or Chocolate Tears?

Lait et Chocolat takes 4 of 4 categories. Lait et Chocolat is rated 3.89/5 from 790 votes; Chocolate Tears is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Lait et Chocolat for a lactonic and chocolate character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Chocolate Tears for a chocolate and sweet character.

Which lasts longer, Lait et Chocolat or Chocolate Tears?

Lait et Chocolat lasts longest (Lait et Chocolat 61/100, Chocolate Tears 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lait et Chocolat or Chocolate Tears?

Lait et Chocolat projects furthest (Lait et Chocolat 51/100, Chocolate Tears 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lait et Chocolat and Chocolate Tears smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share chocolate, lactonic and sweet accords. Common notes include Chocolate, Milk, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Lait et Chocolat or Chocolate Tears better for summer or winter?

Lait et Chocolat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lait et Chocolat and Chocolate Tears?

Lait et Chocolat has top notes of Dark Chocolate and Jasmine, heart notes of Teak Wood and Cedar, a base of Chocolate, Milk, Vanilla and Musk. Chocolate Tears has top notes of Chocolate, Blueberry and Almond, heart notes of Milk, Caramel and Peru Balsam, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.