Fragrance comparison

Sketch vs Chariot

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 561 ratings analysed

Sketch

Maison Violet

4.00318 votes

Rank #31,097 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #7,210 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chariot takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sketch
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sketch1/7

Chariot6/7

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

SketchMaison Violet

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%

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

35%Love

41%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

318 votes

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerChariotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillageChariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value36

Category winnerSketchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

NutmegPink PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

TuberoseRose

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliMadagascar VanillaTonka Bean

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sketch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer19

Fall100

Winter94

Day82

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerChariotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex55

Women41

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,097

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sketch by Maison Violet is an oriental floral fragrance built around a core of Madagascar vanilla, earthy patchouli, and spicy accents. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with warm nutmeg and brisk pink pepper. As the bright start calms, a floral heart of tuberose and rose softens the initial bite, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sketch or Chariot?

Chariot takes 6 of 7 categories. Sketch is rated 4.00/5 from 318 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Sketch for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sketch or Chariot?

They last about the same: Chariot 75/100, Sketch 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sketch or Chariot?

Chariot projects furthest (Chariot 65/100, Sketch 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sketch and Chariot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Sketch or Chariot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chariot is the stronger pick. For winter, Sketch is the stronger pick. Sketch suits evening wear; Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sketch and Chariot?

Sketch has top notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Madagascar Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 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.