Sei vs Chiiyaam
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sei takes 2 of 4 categories.
SeiChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
ChiiyaamChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sei2/4
Chiiyaam1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sei
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Chiiyaam
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sei
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SeiAmanChiiyaamInvocationWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 17%Had 33%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySei
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChiiyaamBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
lavender83%
amber74%
herbal65%
musky56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
amber69%
herbal61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pine needlesJuniper
Heart
LavenderSage
Base
LabdanumCedar
Notes
CedarLavenderMandarin OrangeMintHemlockRosemarySageLabdanumOlibanumSandalwoodTobaccoNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage, Labdanum and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,273
PerfumerJacques Chabert
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,445
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSeiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSei by Aman is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. Sei was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Chabert. Top notes are Pine needles and Juniper; middle notes are Lavender and Sage; base notes are Labdanum and Cedar.
Reviews →Chiiyaam by Invocation is an aromatic spicy fragrance that emphasizes serenity. It centers on a resinous and herbal profile, featuring cedar, mint, and sandalwood, to create a calm space. Suitable for both men and women, it is often utilized to purify environments or provide personal relaxation during stressful work h…
Reviews →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, Sei or Chiiyaam?
Sei takes 2 of 4 categories. Sei is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Chiiyaam is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sei for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Chiiyaam for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sei or Chiiyaam?
Sei lasts longest (Sei 60/100, Chiiyaam 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sei or Chiiyaam?
Projection is very close: Sei 50/100, Chiiyaam 50/100 for sillage.
Do Sei and Chiiyaam smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage, Labdanum and Cedar.
Is Sei or Chiiyaam better for summer or winter?
Sei suits day or night wear; Chiiyaam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sei and Chiiyaam?
Sei has top notes of Pine needles and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Labdanum and Cedar. Chiiyaam features Cedar, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Hemlock.
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