Fragrance comparison

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel vs Rose Scandal

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel

Chanel

4.176 votes

Rank #56,735 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Scandal

G Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #67,537 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rose Scandal
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel1/4

Rose Scandal1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Rose Scandal
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le 1940 Rouge de ChanelChanel

Rose ScandalG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRose Scandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

amber61%

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

rose77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both rose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberJava vetiver oil

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRose

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,735

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,537

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe 1940 Rouge de ChanelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel by Chanel is a historic floral aldehyde composition formulated by master perfumer Ernest Beaux in 1931. The fragrance opens with an exhilarating, effervescent burst of aldehydes coupled with the green, peppery bite of geranium. As the initial sharpness calms, a rich heart of dewy red rose and s…

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Rose Scandal by G Parfums cuts against typical sweet floral stereotypes. The first spritz delivers an abrupt, fizzy rush of aldehydes and tart green geranium. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash dissipates quickly, revealing a velvet core of dark Bulgarian rose and candied violet petal accords. It feels pow…

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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, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Rose Scandal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Rose Scandal is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rose Scandal for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Rose Scandal?

They last about the same: Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 80/100, Rose Scandal 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Rose Scandal?

Rose Scandal projects furthest (Rose Scandal 75/100, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel and Rose Scandal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Aldehydes, Rose and Violet.

Is Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Rose Scandal better for summer or winter?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel suits daytime wear; Rose Scandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel and Rose Scandal?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel has top notes of Geranium and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Amber and Java vetiver oil. Rose Scandal has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, heart notes of Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli.