Fragrance comparison

The Chant vs Aamal Metallique

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

The Chant

Maison Alhambra

3.77137 votes

Rank #9,264 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Aamal Metallique

The Spirit of Dubai

3.449 votes

Rank #61,000 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The Chant
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aamal Metallique
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

The Chant2/4

Aamal Metallique2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aamal Metallique
Sillage & projection: Aamal Metallique
Value for money: The Chant
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Chant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The ChantMaison Alhambra

Aamal MetalliqueThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

137 votes

33%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAamal Metallique

SillageAamal Metallique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe ChantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

tropical77%

sweet69%

lactonic61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Frangipani

Heart

Ylang YlangTiare

Base

Vanilla

Top

PetitgrainCoconutBlackcurrantPeachBergamotNutmegLemon

Heart

Solar NotesYlang YlangLily of the ValleySaltOrchidTiareImmortelleJasmine

Base

AgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisVetiverVanillaTonkaPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Tiare and Vanilla. 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

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#61,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe ChantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Chant by Maison Alhambra is a tropical floral fragrance centered on frangipani and creamy vanilla. This scent leans into sunny, solar vibes, offering a dense bouquet of tiare and ylang-ylang that feels warm and opulent. It is well-suited for spring and summer days, providing a lasting, floral signature for those w…

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Aamal Metallique opens with an immediate burst of green petitgrain, tart blackcurrant, and juicy peach, backed by a rich swirl of creamy coconut. The top settles quickly into a radiant floral heart. Creamy ylang ylang, tiare, and powdery orchid mingle with a crisp mineral salt note and warm solar tones. As hours pass,…

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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, The Chant or Aamal Metallique?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Chant is rated 3.77/5 from 137 votes; Aamal Metallique is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose The Chant for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Aamal Metallique for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Chant or Aamal Metallique?

Aamal Metallique lasts longest (Aamal Metallique 87/100, The Chant 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Chant or Aamal Metallique?

Aamal Metallique projects furthest (Aamal Metallique 67/100, The Chant 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Chant and Aamal Metallique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Tiare and Vanilla.

Is The Chant or Aamal Metallique better for summer or winter?

Aamal Metallique suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Chant and Aamal Metallique?

The Chant has top notes of Frangipani, heart notes of Ylang Ylang and Tiare, a base of Vanilla. Aamal Metallique has top notes of Petitgrain, Coconut, Blackcurrant and Peach, heart notes of Solar Notes, Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley and Salt, a base of Agarwood, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Vetiver.