Fragrance comparison

Sombre Douceur vs Chariot

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 256 ratings analysed

Sombre Douceur

Elysian

3.6913 votes

Rank #25,070 IrisAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #7,199 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chariot takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sombre Douceur
Choose it for a iris and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sombre Douceur1/5

Chariot4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sombre DouceurElysian

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

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

15%Love

46%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillageChariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value36

Category winnerSombre DouceurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

violet61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

FigPink GrapefruitBlack CurrantNeroliApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisJasmine SambacBlack PepperFreesiaOrchid

Base4 to 6 hours

Siam BenzoinBlack TeaAmberwoodVanillaCedar

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Neroli, Apple and Freesia. Durations are only published for Sombre Douceur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,070

PerfumerJessi Park

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sombre Douceur by Elysian is an oriental floral fragrance built around a pairing of ripe fruit, powdery florals, and dark woods. It opens with juicy fig, tart black currant, and bright pink grapefruit, lifted by a touch of neroli and crisp apple. The heart shifts toward dry iris, velvety jasmine sambac, and a prickle …

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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, Sombre Douceur or Chariot?

Chariot takes 4 of 5 categories. Sombre Douceur is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Sombre Douceur for a iris and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sombre Douceur or Chariot?

Chariot lasts longest (Chariot 75/100, Sombre Douceur 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sombre Douceur or Chariot?

Chariot projects furthest (Chariot 65/100, Sombre Douceur 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sombre Douceur and Chariot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Neroli, Apple and Freesia.

Is Sombre Douceur or Chariot better for summer or winter?

Sombre Douceur suits evening wear; Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sombre Douceur and Chariot?

Sombre Douceur has top notes of Fig, Pink Grapefruit, Black Currant and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine Sambac, Black Pepper and Freesia, a base of Siam Benzoin, Black Tea, Amberwood and Vanilla. 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.