Fragrance comparison

Samba for Men vs Chariot

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 365 ratings analysed

Samba for Men

Perfumer's Workshop

3.78122 votes

Rank #8,992 LavenderFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #6,579 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chariot takes 5 of 7 categories.

Samba for Men
Choose it for a lavender and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Samba for Men2/7

Chariot5/7

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

Samba for MenPerfumer's Workshop

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 34%Had 66%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

32%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

113 votes

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerSamba for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillageChariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value36

Category winnerSamba for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

FreesiaYlang-Ylang

Base

CedarMusk

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Ylang-Ylang 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerChariotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex18

Women0

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#6,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samba for Men is a fresh aromatic from 1990 with lavender, bergamot, airy florals, cedar, and musk. On skin it often reads clean, lightly woody, and spring friendly, with a soft floral lift rather than a heavy barbershop feel. Reviewers point to its understated character, good value, and easy compliments, while also …

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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, Samba for Men or Chariot?

Chariot takes 5 of 7 categories. Samba for Men is rated 3.78/5 from 122 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Samba for Men for a lavender and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Samba for Men or Chariot?

Chariot lasts longest (Chariot 75/100, Samba for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samba for Men or Chariot?

Chariot projects furthest (Chariot 65/100, Samba for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samba for Men and Chariot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Ylang-Ylang and Musk.

Is Samba for Men or Chariot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chariot 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 Samba for Men and Chariot?

Samba for Men has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cedar and Musk. 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.