Fragrance comparison

Riwaya Chapter I vs Serenity

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

5 wins

Riwaya Chapter I

Gulf Orchid

5.002 votes

Rank #44,148 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Serenity

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.754 votes

Rank #53,087 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Riwaya Chapter I takes 5 of 5 categories.

Riwaya Chapter I
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Serenity
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring.

Riwaya Chapter I5/5

Serenity0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Riwaya Chapter IGulf Orchid

SerenityLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

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

2 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityRiwaya Chapter I

SillageRiwaya Chapter I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRiwaya Chapter IBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody86%

amber72%

aromatic58%

powdery44%

smoky30%

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomYlang-YlangBergamotNutmeg

Heart3-4 hrs

Red FruitsPatchouliJasmineCaramel

Base7-10+ hrs

Guaiac WoodAmberMuskMoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

FruitsBergamotMandarin

Heart2 to 3 hours

Ylang-YlangPatchouliJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaCaramel

Category winnerRiwaya Chapter ILongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRiwaya Chapter IHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Riwaya Chapter I by Gulf Orchid delivers an immediate blast of toasted cardamom and grated nutmeg over a dark, syrupy base. It starts loud. A brisk splash of bergamot keeps the dense opening from suffocating your nose, but the spice asserts itself right away. Give it twenty minutes. As the top notes mellow, sticky car…

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Serenity by Le Bonheur Perfumes delivers an expressive balance of bright citrus, rich florals, and dense gourmand warmth. The scent opens with a lively blend of mandarin, bergamot, and mixed fruits, offering an instant rush of juicy sweetness. As the top notes settle, the heart reveals exotic ylang-ylang paired with s…

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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, Riwaya Chapter I or Serenity?

Riwaya Chapter I takes 5 of 5 categories. Riwaya Chapter I is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Serenity is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Riwaya Chapter I for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Serenity for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Riwaya Chapter I or Serenity?

Riwaya Chapter I lasts longest (Riwaya Chapter I 90/100, Serenity 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Riwaya Chapter I or Serenity?

Riwaya Chapter I projects furthest (Riwaya Chapter I 88/100, Serenity 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Riwaya Chapter I and Serenity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Patchouli and Jasmine.

Is Riwaya Chapter I or Serenity better for summer or winter?

Riwaya Chapter I suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Riwaya Chapter I and Serenity?

Riwaya Chapter I has top notes of Cardamom, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Red Fruits, Patchouli, Jasmine and Caramel, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Musk and Moss. Serenity has top notes of Fruits, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Caramel.