Fragrance comparison

Ryukyu vs Chameleon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,745 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ryukyu

Auphorie

4.1250 votes

Rank #14,879 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Chameleon

Zoologist Perfumes

3.691,695 votes

Rank #2,626 TropicalWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ryukyu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ryukyu
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chameleon
Choose it for a tropical and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ryukyu5/7

Chameleon2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RyukyuAuphorie

ChameleonZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

3.69/ 5 · 1,695 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerRyukyuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

31%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

1,410 votes

Category winnerRyukyuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRyukyu

SillageRyukyu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value44

Category winnerChameleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

floral77%

marine69%

fresh61%

tropical100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both sweet, tropical and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ShiikuwashaPineappleRoselleMango

Heart

Brown sugarJasmine TeaPlumeriaHibiscus

Base

Coral LimestoneGajumaru BanyanMuskSea SaltTropical FruitsSea Notes

Top

Ylang-YlangMangoCarambola (Star Fruit)LemonViolet LeavesBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

FrangipaniCoconutSea NotesCashmeranSea SaltSkinJasmineSaffron

Base

VanillaMuskWoody NotesSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMango, Musk, Sea Salt and Sea Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall28

Winter33

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRyukyuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Men7

Unisex55

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,626

PerfumerDaniel Pescio

Launched—

Reviews324

Category winnerChameleonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ryukyu by Auphorie is a tropical explosion capturing the spirit of Okinawa. The scent opens with a sharp, tangy blast of Shiikuwasha and pineapple before settling into a sweet heart of jasmine tea and brown sugar. It feels like a sunny day at the beach in high summer, projecting a lively, fruity, and marine profile th…

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Chameleon opens as a bright tropical floral with ylang-ylang, mango, starfruit and citrus, then settles into frangipani, coconut, sea salt and soft woods. On skin, it usually feels sunny, fruity and slightly creamy rather than truly aquatic. It suits shoppers who want a playful summer scent with a beachy, sun-warmed m…

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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, Ryukyu or Chameleon?

Ryukyu takes 5 of 7 categories. Ryukyu is rated 4.12/5 from 50 votes; Chameleon is rated 3.69/5 from 1,695 votes. Choose Ryukyu for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chameleon for a tropical and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ryukyu or Chameleon?

Ryukyu lasts longest (Ryukyu 79/100, Chameleon 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ryukyu or Chameleon?

Ryukyu projects furthest (Ryukyu 76/100, Chameleon 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ryukyu and Chameleon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, tropical and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango, Musk, Sea Salt and Sea Notes.

Is Ryukyu or Chameleon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ryukyu and Chameleon?

Ryukyu has top notes of Shiikuwasha, Pineapple, Roselle and Mango, heart notes of Brown sugar, Jasmine Tea, Plumeria and Hibiscus, a base of Coral Limestone, Gajumaru Banyan, Musk and Sea Salt. Chameleon has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mango, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Lemon, heart notes of Frangipani, Coconut, Sea Notes and Cashmeran, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.