Fragrance comparison

Ombra vs Chariot

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 244 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ombra

Rheyms

5.001 votes

Rank #52,260 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #7,205 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ombra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ombra
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ombra3/4

Chariot1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OmbraRheyms

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOmbra

SillageOmbra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value36

Category winnerOmbraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantAppleBergamot

Heart

OrchidSugarTuberose

Base

SandalwoodOakBenzoinAmbergris

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,260

PerfumerVincenzo Arpaia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ombra by Rheyms is a unisex Oriental Floral release featuring a sharp, sweet opening of blackcurrant and apple. It settles into a creamy heart of tuberose and orchid, supported by a warm base of sandalwood and ambergris. This 2024 creation projects with intensity, making it a bold choice for evening wear or cooler wea…

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Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ombra or Chariot?

Ombra takes 3 of 4 categories. Ombra is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Ombra for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ombra or Chariot?

Ombra lasts longest (Ombra 100/100, Chariot 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ombra or Chariot?

Ombra projects furthest (Ombra 100/100, Chariot 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ombra and Chariot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Benzoin.

Is Ombra or Chariot better for summer or winter?

Ombra suits day or night wear; Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ombra and Chariot?

Ombra has top notes of Blackcurrant, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Sugar and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Oak, Benzoin and Ambergris. Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron.