Fragrance comparison

Navigator vs [cassis chypre]

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

[cassis chypre]

SKLVA

4.1849 votes

Rank #23,541 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
[cassis chypre]
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Navigator4/8

[cassis chypre]4/8

Ratings & consensus: [cassis chypre]
Community sentiment: [cassis chypre]
Longevity: Navigator
Sillage & projection: Navigator
Value for money: Navigator
Versatility: Navigator
Note pyramid (duration): [cassis chypre]
Fragranxe ranking: [cassis chypre]

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NavigatorHoubigant

[cassis chypre]SKLVA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

4.18/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 52%Had 21%Want 27%

Category winner[cassis chypre]Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

47%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

Category winner[cassis chypre]Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNavigator

SillageNavigator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNavigatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fruity91%

woody83%

soft spicy74%

green65%

earthy56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JuniperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top15-30 mins

CassiaCardamomelemiAldehydesNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantJuniperSageIncense

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVetiverOakmossAmber

Category winner[cassis chypre]Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer50

Fall96

Winter29

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNavigatorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 10%

Men10

Unisex80

Women10

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,541

PerfumerAnna Sokolova

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner[cassis chypre]Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Navigator delivers a bracing blast of tart lemon and crushed juniper berries right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush, but it quickly settles into a crisp, piney freshness reminiscent of chilled gin. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into clean French lavender, e…

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Cassis Chypre by SKLVA puts the entire black currant bush into the spotlight, moving far past generic berry syrup. The opening bursts with crushed currant foliage, cool cardamom pods, and a fizzy spark of aldehydes that feels like morning light breaking through damp garden branches. As the fragrance settles, bitter-ta…

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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, Navigator or [cassis chypre]?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; [cassis chypre] is rated 4.18/5 from 49 votes. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose [cassis chypre] for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Navigator or [cassis chypre]?

They last about the same: Navigator 66/100, [cassis chypre] 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Navigator or [cassis chypre]?

Navigator projects furthest (Navigator 57/100, [cassis chypre] 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Navigator and [cassis chypre] smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Navigator or [cassis chypre] better for summer or winter?

For summer, Navigator is the stronger pick. For winter, [cassis chypre] is the stronger pick. Navigator suits daytime wear; [cassis chypre] suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Navigator and [cassis chypre]?

Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. [cassis chypre] has top notes of Cassia, Cardamom, elemi and Aldehydes, heart notes of Black Currant, Juniper, Sage and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver and Oakmoss.