Fragrance comparison

Originale vs Chaldee

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

4 wins

Originale

Vicky Tiel

4.1451 votes

Rank #18,597 FloralCitrus

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Chaldee

Jean Patou

4.3171 votes

Rank #33,654 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Originale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Originale
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chaldee
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

Originale4/7

Chaldee2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OriginaleVicky Tiel

ChaldeeJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

4.31/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerChaldeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

49%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerChaldeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOriginale

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value42

Category winnerOriginaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

white floral100%

floral91%

amber83%

green74%

yellow floral65%

sweet56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonMignonette

Heart

HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope

Base

MuskAmberVanille

Top

African Orange FlowerHyacinth

Heart

NarcissusJasmineLilac

Base

OpoponaxAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring22

Summer33

Fall100

Winter50

Day73

Night100

Category winnerOriginaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#33,654

PerfumerHenri Almeras

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Originale by Vicky Tiel brings a heavy dose of retro charm, centering on a crisp hyacinth note wrapped in green stems and cool citrus peels. It settles into a powdery musk that feels formal and structured. This is a green floral for cool spring days when you want a clean, classic presence that stands out from modern s…

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Jean Patou Chaldee is a sun-kissed oriental floral classic that opens with a bright spark of African orange flower before settling into a warm, powdery embrace of amber and opoponax. Created by perfumer Henri Almeras in 1927, this vintage composition captures the relaxed warmth of Mediterranean summers, making it a so…

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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, Originale or Chaldee?

Originale takes 4 of 7 categories. Originale is rated 4.14/5 from 51 votes; Chaldee is rated 4.31/5 from 71 votes. Choose Originale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chaldee for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Originale or Chaldee?

They last about the same: Originale 66/100, Chaldee 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Originale or Chaldee?

Projection is very close: Originale 63/100, Chaldee 63/100 for sillage.

Do Originale and Chaldee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower.

Is Originale or Chaldee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Originale is the stronger pick. For winter, Originale is the stronger pick. Originale suits evening wear; Chaldee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Originale and Chaldee?

Originale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mignonette, heart notes of Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille. Chaldee has top notes of African Orange Flower and Hyacinth, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine and Lilac, a base of Opoponax, Amber and Vanille.