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Stamino Blue vs Chrysalide

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

Updated 41 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrysalide takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Stamino Blue

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Chrysalide

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Stamino Blue0/4
Chrysalide4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Chrysalide
Sillage & projection
Chrysalide
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Chrysalide
Fragranxe ranking
Chrysalide

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Stamino BluePrime Collection
ChrysalideL'Arc
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%
4.08/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
80%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

61%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate40
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityChrysalide

SillageChrysalide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value43
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
amber53%
powdery42%
citrus100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
tobacco74%
aromatic65%
oud56%
Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
VetiverNutmeg
Base4 to 6 hours
CedarSandalwoodOlibanum
Top20-30 mins
GrapefruitBergamotVetiverOlibanum
Heart2-4 hrs
Laotian OudRoseJasmineNutmegBlack PepperCloves
Base8-12+ hrs
TobaccoAmberGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk
Category winnerChrysalideLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night40
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter94
Day69
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men54
Unisex42
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,182

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerChrysalideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stamino Blue by Prime Collection opens with a sharp burst of fresh citrus, led by bright lemon and bitter grapefruit. As the brisk opening settles, a heart of earthy vetiver and warm nutmeg introduces an aromatic, fresh spicy core that feels tailored for daily wear. The dry-down leans into a dry woody base of cedar an…

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Chrysalide by L'Arc kicks off with an energetic flash of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot, paired right away with earthy green vetiver and clean frankincense. As the sharp citrus settles, the perfume shifts into a deep, textured core of rich Laotian oud, velvet red rose, warm nutmeg, and crushed cloves. The dry-dow…

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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, Stamino Blue or Chrysalide?

Chrysalide takes 4 of 4 categories. Stamino Blue is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes; Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes. Choose Stamino Blue for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Stamino Blue or Chrysalide?

Chrysalide lasts longest (Chrysalide 79/100, Stamino Blue 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stamino Blue or Chrysalide?

Chrysalide projects furthest (Chrysalide 68/100, Stamino Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stamino Blue and Chrysalide smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is Stamino Blue or Chrysalide better for summer or winter?

Stamino Blue suits daytime wear; Chrysalide suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stamino Blue and Chrysalide?

Stamino Blue has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum. Chrysalide has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Olibanum, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

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