Fragrance comparison

Qi vs Chariot

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 712 ratings analysed

Ormonde Jayne

3.91469 votes

Rank #8,049 FloralGreen

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37%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #7,192 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chariot takes 7 of 7 categories.

Qi
Choose it for a floral and green character. Best in spring.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Qi0/7

Chariot7/7

Ratings & consensus: Chariot
Community sentiment: Chariot
Longevity: Chariot
Sillage & projection: Chariot
Value for money: Chariot
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

QiOrmonde Jayne

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 469 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerChariotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

39%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

469 votes

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerChariotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillageChariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value36

Category winnerChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon BlossomFreesiaNeroli

Heart

TeaOsmanthusHedioneRoseViolet

Base

MateMossMuskBenzoinMyrrh

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Neroli, Rose and Musk. 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

Summer91

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerChariotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex45

Women48

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,049

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#7,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ormonde Jayne Qi opens with a crisp burst of lemon blossom, neroli, and freesia that quickly settles into a cool green tea heart. Golden osmanthus brings a soft apricot sweetness alongside violet and hedione. Earthy mate, clean musk, and dry moss anchor the delicate florals without adding heavy warmth. It sits light a…

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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, Qi or Chariot?

Chariot takes 7 of 7 categories. Qi is rated 3.91/5 from 469 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Qi for a floral and green character. Best in spring. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Qi or Chariot?

Chariot lasts longest (Chariot 75/100, Qi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qi or Chariot?

Chariot projects furthest (Chariot 65/100, Qi 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qi and Chariot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Freesia, Neroli, Rose and Musk.

Is Qi or Chariot better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Qi and Chariot?

Qi has top notes of Lemon Blossom, Freesia and Neroli, heart notes of Tea, Osmanthus, Hedione and Rose, a base of Mate, Moss, Musk and Benzoin. 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.