Fragrance comparison

The Element vs Chypre Charnel

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 309 ratings analysed

The Element

NEH

4.1828 votes

Rank #22,648 AmberVanilla

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12%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Chypre Charnel

Molinard

4.02281 votes

Rank #9,070 EarthyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre Charnel takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Element
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chypre Charnel
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

The Element3/7

Chypre Charnel4/7

Ratings & consensus: Chypre Charnel
Community sentiment: Chypre Charnel
Longevity: The Element
Sillage & projection: Chypre Charnel
Value for money: The Element
Versatility: The Element
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chypre Charnel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The ElementNEH

Chypre CharnelMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

4.02/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerChypre CharnelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

29%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

281 votes

Category winnerChypre CharnelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Element

SillageChypre Charnel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe ElementBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

patchouli61%

earthy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match12%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandoraLychee

Heart

TonkaelemiRose

Base

BenzoinPatchouliCaramelVanillaAmbroxanOakmoss

Top

PeachBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseIris FlowerJasmineWhite Flowers

Base

OakmossPatchouliVetiverMuskAmbroxanBenzoinVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Benzoin, Patchouli 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

Spring39

Summer44

Fall100

Winter94

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe ElementMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex48

Women22

Men8

Unisex34

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#9,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerChypre CharnelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Element opens with a bright flash of citrusy mandora and juicy lychee that cuts through the air cleanly. Within twenty minutes, that initial fruity burst yields to resinous elemi, tonka, and soft rose. The core of the fragrance rests on an amber foundation built from rich caramel, warm vanilla, and dense balsamic …

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Molinard Chypre Charnel brings a modern spin to the traditional forest-and-moss scent style. It opens with a splash of tangy bergamot, sparkling orange, and a velvety slice of ripe peach that feels juicy rather than sugary. As the initial brightness settles, a dusting of powdery iris, creamy jasmine, and gentle Bulgar…

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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, The Element or Chypre Charnel?

Chypre Charnel takes 4 of 7 categories. The Element is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Chypre Charnel is rated 4.02/5 from 281 votes. Choose The Element for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chypre Charnel for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Element or Chypre Charnel?

The Element lasts longest (The Element 78/100, Chypre Charnel 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Element or Chypre Charnel?

Projection is very close: Chypre Charnel 62/100, The Element 61/100 for sillage.

Do The Element and Chypre Charnel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Benzoin, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is The Element or Chypre Charnel better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Element is the stronger pick. For winter, The Element is the stronger pick. The Element suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Element and Chypre Charnel?

The Element has top notes of Mandora and Lychee, heart notes of Tonka, elemi and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Caramel and Vanilla. Chypre Charnel has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Iris Flower, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.