Fragrance comparison

The Lost Chapter vs Gris Charnel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11,258 ratings analysed

The Lost Chapter

And Other Stories

4.1315 votes

Rank #38,409 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Gris Charnel

BDK Parfums

4.1711,243 votes

Rank #491 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gris Charnel takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Lost Chapter
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gris Charnel
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

The Lost Chapter1/5

Gris Charnel4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Lost ChapterAnd Other Stories

Gris CharnelBDK Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

4.17/ 5 · 11,243 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerGris CharnelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

73%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

53%Love

27%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

7,763 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGris Charnel

SillageGris Charnel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value54

Category winnerThe Lost ChapterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

iris61%

Scent match78%Very similar · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCarrotCumin

Heart

Black TeaFigIris

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanPapyrus

Top

CardamomFigBlack Tea

Heart

IrisBourbon Vetiver

Base

SandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Tea, Fig and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night33

Spring69

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Men18

Unisex61

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,409

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#491

PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews1,408

Category winnerGris CharnelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Lost Chapter by And Other Stories is a woody spicy scent that wraps you in dry papyrus and soft black tea. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this fragrance feels like sitting in a quiet, sunlit library with a cup of spiced tea. It is an understated everyday wear for cool fall mornings or relaxed office environments.

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Gris Charnel opens with a burst of crushed green cardamom pod and juicy fig flesh, tempered immediately by a dark, tannic black tea note. Within twenty minutes, the initial brightness calms into a powdery heart of iris root and earthy bourbon vetiver. The scent settles into a creamy base of smooth sandalwood and warm …

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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 Lost Chapter or Gris Charnel?

Gris Charnel takes 4 of 5 categories. The Lost Chapter is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Gris Charnel is rated 4.17/5 from 11,243 votes. Choose The Lost Chapter for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gris Charnel for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Lost Chapter or Gris Charnel?

Gris Charnel lasts longest (Gris Charnel 74/100, The Lost Chapter 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Lost Chapter or Gris Charnel?

Gris Charnel projects furthest (Gris Charnel 63/100, The Lost Chapter 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Lost Chapter and Gris Charnel smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Tea, Fig and Iris.

Is The Lost Chapter or Gris Charnel better for summer or winter?

The Lost Chapter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Lost Chapter and Gris Charnel?

The Lost Chapter has top notes of Cardamom, Carrot and Cumin, heart notes of Black Tea, Fig and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Papyrus. Gris Charnel has top notes of Cardamom, Fig and Black Tea, heart notes of Iris and Bourbon Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.