Fragrance comparison

Paris Izmir vs Chariot

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 390 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paris Izmir

Carven

4.19147 votes

Rank #10,390 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #6,453 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Izmir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paris Izmir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Paris Izmir4/7

Chariot3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris IzmirCarven

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 45%

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerParis IzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerParis IzmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillageParis Izmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value36

Category winnerParis IzmirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

floral69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaBergamot

Heart

RoseMyrrh

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerChariotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex34

Women60

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#6,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Izmir opens with a crisp flash of bergamot and freesia before revealing a dense heart of Turkish rose and smoky myrrh. Rich benzoin and earthy patchouli settle into the base, creating a cozy honeyed warmth. It suits cool October afternoons when you want a rich floral sweater scent.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paris Izmir or Chariot?

Paris Izmir takes 4 of 7 categories. Paris Izmir is rated 4.19/5 from 147 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Paris Izmir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Izmir or Chariot?

They last about the same: Chariot 75/100, Paris Izmir 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Paris Izmir or Chariot?

Projection is very close: Paris Izmir 66/100, Chariot 65/100 for sillage.

Do Paris Izmir and Chariot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bergamot, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Paris Izmir or Chariot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chariot is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris Izmir is the stronger pick. Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Izmir and Chariot?

Paris Izmir has top notes of Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin and Patchouli. 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.