Fragrance comparison

OE vs Sycomore Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,327 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bogue

3.89283 votes

Rank #3,868 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.282,044 votes

Rank #26,472 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OE takes 4 of 7 categories.

OE
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

OE4/7

Sycomore Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Longevity: OE
Sillage & projection: OE
Value for money: OE
Versatility: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: OE

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OEBogue

Sycomore Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 2,044 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerSycomore Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

158 votes

53%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,044 votes

Category winnerSycomore Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOE

SillageOE

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value31

Category winnerOEBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

camphor30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

earthy48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotLemonCamphorJuniperPineTobaccoCedarRosemaryBlack PepperCypressThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VetiverCypressJuniperSpicesSandalwoodPink PepperTobaccoAldehydesViolet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Tobacco and Cypress. Durations are only published for Sycomore Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter79

Day100

Night53

Category winnerSycomore Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex38

Women1

Men35

Unisex57

Women8

Work 42%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,868

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#26,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOEHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

OE opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, then quickly turns greener and more resinous. Pine, juniper, rosemary and cypress keep it brisk and aromatic, while tobacco, woods and benzoin give the dry-down a dry, slightly smoky warmth. It reads clearly unisex, though many wearers may find it leans tr…

Reviews →

Chanel Sycomore Eau de Parfum is a dry, smoky woodland scent built around high-grade vetiver roots. The first spray releases a fizzy pop of aldehydes alongside sharp juniper berries and cracked pink pepper. It bites slightly at first. Give it five minutes. The sharp opening quickly settles into a rich core of cypress …

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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, OE or Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

OE takes 4 of 7 categories. OE is rated 3.89/5 from 283 votes; Sycomore Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 2,044 votes. Choose OE for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Sycomore Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, OE or Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

OE lasts longest (OE 78/100, Sycomore Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OE or Sycomore Eau de Parfum?

OE projects furthest (OE 68/100, Sycomore Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OE and Sycomore Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Tobacco and Cypress.

Is OE or Sycomore Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, OE is the stronger pick. For winter, Sycomore Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Sycomore Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.