Fragrance comparison

The Chant vs Borelli

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

The Chant

Maison Alhambra

3.77137 votes

Rank #9,265 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Borelli

Tiziana Terenzi

4.1492 votes

Rank #9,868 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Borelli takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Chant
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Borelli
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

The Chant2/7

Borelli5/7

Ratings & consensus: Borelli
Community sentiment: Borelli
Longevity: Borelli
Sillage & projection: Borelli
Value for money: The Chant
Versatility: Borelli
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

BorelliTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

4.14/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerBorelliRating 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

49%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerBorelliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBorelli

SillageBorelli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value34

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%

floral92%

tuberose84%

fresh77%

yellow floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Frangipani

Heart

Ylang YlangTiare

Base

Vanilla

Top

FrangipaniAldehydesCalabrian bergamotSicilian Mandarin

Heart

TuberoseYlang YlangLily of the ValleyItalian VioletBulgarian Rose

Base

MuskMadagascar VanillaEbonyAustralian SandalwoodBirch

InformationalShared notesFrangipani, Ylang Ylang 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–

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBorelliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

Men7

Unisex31

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#9,868

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Borelli opens with a bright, soapy blast of aldehydes and sweet frangipani that immediately feels like high-end Italian soap. As it warms on the skin, it reveals a dense floral heart of tuberose and violet, shedding any initial sharpness. It wears like a luxurious bubble bath, drying down to a clean musk and soft Mada…

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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 Borelli?

Borelli takes 5 of 7 categories. The Chant is rated 3.77/5 from 137 votes; Borelli is rated 4.14/5 from 92 votes. Choose The Chant for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Borelli for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Chant or Borelli?

Borelli lasts longest (Borelli 78/100, The Chant 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Chant or Borelli?

Borelli projects furthest (Borelli 71/100, The Chant 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Chant and Borelli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Frangipani, Ylang Ylang and Vanilla.

Is The Chant or Borelli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Borelli is the stronger pick. For winter, Borelli is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Chant and Borelli?

The Chant has top notes of Frangipani, heart notes of Ylang Ylang and Tiare, a base of Vanilla. Borelli has top notes of Frangipani, Aldehydes, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley and Italian Violet, a base of Musk, Madagascar Vanilla, Ebony and Australian Sandalwood.