Fragrance comparison

RUA vs Chant d'Extase

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 685 ratings analysed

4 wins

RUA

PARIS CORNER

3.7948 votes

Rank #19,267 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Chant d'Extase

Nina Ricci

3.92637 votes

Rank #5,175 SweetMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUA takes 4 of 7 categories.

RUA
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chant d'Extase
Choose it for a sweet and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

RUA4/7

Chant d'Extase3/7

Ratings & consensus: Chant d'Extase
Community sentiment: Chant d'Extase
Longevity: RUA
Sillage & projection: RUA
Value for money: RUA
Versatility: RUA
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chant d'Extase

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RUAPARIS CORNER

Chant d'ExtaseNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

3.92/ 5 · 637 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerChant d'ExtaseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

48 votes

31%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

637 votes

Category winnerChant d'ExtaseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRUA

SillageRUA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value59

Category winnerRUABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

marine92%

caramel84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RhubarbCitrusRose

Heart3 to 4 hours

RaspberryMagnoliaVanillaPeach

Base5 to 6 hours

AmberwoodCaramelMusk

Top

RaspberryGingerLemonPink Pepper

Heart

Sea NotesJasmineRoseMagnolia

Base

CaramelVanillaMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry, Magnolia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for RUA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall94

Winter76

Day100

Night81

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRUAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,175

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerChant d'ExtaseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RUA by PARIS CORNER presents a sweet, tart floral fruity profile built around crisp rhubarb, bright citrus, and fresh rose. The opening hits with a sharp, tangy bite before mellowing into a lush heart of ripe peach, juicy raspberry, soft magnolia, and creamy vanilla. As the scent dries down, amberwood, caramel, and cl…

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Chant d'Extase by Nina Ricci is a floral fruity perfume created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian in 2018. It opens with a splash of tart lemon, spicy ginger, and juicy raspberry that quickly merges with fresh sea water notes, jasmine, and magnolia. The dry-down reveals a warm contrast of salty caramel, soft vanilla, and …

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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, RUA or Chant d'Extase?

RUA takes 4 of 7 categories. RUA is rated 3.79/5 from 48 votes; Chant d'Extase is rated 3.92/5 from 637 votes. Choose RUA for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chant d'Extase for a sweet and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, RUA or Chant d'Extase?

RUA lasts longest (RUA 74/100, Chant d'Extase 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RUA or Chant d'Extase?

RUA projects furthest (RUA 67/100, Chant d'Extase 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RUA and Chant d'Extase smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry, Magnolia and Vanilla.

Is RUA or Chant d'Extase better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in RUA and Chant d'Extase?

RUA has top notes of Rhubarb, Citrus and Rose, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia, Vanilla and Peach, a base of Amberwood, Caramel and Musk. Chant d'Extase has top notes of Raspberry, Ginger, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Jasmine, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Musk and Ambergris.