Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige vs My Secret Affair

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,917 ratings analysed

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige

Chanel

4.162,913 votes

Rank #27,757 FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

My Secret Affair

Authenteque Perfumes

3.004 votes

Rank #66,191 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Secret Affair takes 3 of 4 categories.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige
Choose it for a floral and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
My Secret Affair
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige1/4

My Secret Affair3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: My Secret Affair
Sillage & projection: My Secret Affair
Value for money: My Secret Affair
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Exclusifs de Chanel BeigeChanel

My Secret AffairAuthenteque Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,913 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

2,913 votes

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMy Secret Affair

SillageMy Secret Affair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMy Secret AffairBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

honey83%

tropical65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

white floral100%

amber86%

woody72%

floral58%

honey44%

sweet30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral, honey and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FrangipaniHoneyFreesiaHawthorn

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CherryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineLily of the ValleyFreesia

Base

AmberwoodHoney

InformationalShared notesHoney and Freesia. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Work 39%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,757

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel BeigeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige turns subtle floral tones into everyday luxury. It smells sunny and remarkably calm. The opening sprays on with a crisp snap of green freesia, accompanied by the dry, almond-tinted petals of hawthorn blossom. Give it three minutes. The initial alcohol flash fades quickly, allowing golden …

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My Secret Affair is a sweet floral fruity scent built around bright cherry, mandarin and bergamot over a white floral heart. Jasmine, orange blossom, freesia and lily of the valley give it a fresh feminine lift, while honey and amberwood add warmth in the dry-down. It looks best for shoppers who want an approachable d…

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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, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige or My Secret Affair?

My Secret Affair takes 3 of 4 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige is rated 4.16/5 from 2,913 votes; My Secret Affair is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige for a floral and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose My Secret Affair for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige or My Secret Affair?

My Secret Affair lasts longest (My Secret Affair 70/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige or My Secret Affair?

My Secret Affair projects furthest (My Secret Affair 75/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige and My Secret Affair smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, honey and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey and Freesia.

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige or My Secret Affair better for summer or winter?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige suits daytime wear; My Secret Affair suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige and My Secret Affair?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Beige features Frangipani, Honey, Freesia and Hawthorn. My Secret Affair has top notes of Cherry, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Freesia, a base of Amberwood and Honey.