The Lost Chapter vs Gris Charnel Extrait
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gris Charnel Extrait takes 4 of 5 categories.
The Lost ChapterChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gris Charnel ExtraitChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
The Lost Chapter1/5
Gris Charnel Extrait4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gris Charnel Extrait
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gris Charnel Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Gris Charnel Extrait
- Value for money
- The Lost Chapter
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gris Charnel Extrait
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Lost ChapterAnd Other StoriesGris Charnel ExtraitBDK ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
4.32/ 5 · 5,343 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerGris Charnel ExtraitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
73%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
63%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
3,264 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGris Charnel Extrait
SillageGris Charnel Extrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Lost ChapterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomCarrotCumin
Heart
Black TeaFigIris
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanPapyrus
Top
CardamomFigBlack Tea
Heart
IrisBourbon VetiverCistus Incanus
Base
SandalwoodMadagascar VanillaTonka BeanCedarIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
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 seasonSpring57
Summer57
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night33
Spring54
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,409
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#83
PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui
Launched—
Reviews835
Category winnerGris Charnel ExtraitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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.
Reviews →BDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait opens with a noticeable punch of dry green cardamom paired with sweet fig and black tea. On skin, the initial crispness quickly deepens into a warm, shadowy heart where creamy iris meets smoky bourbon vetiver. As the hours pass, dark patchouli and tonka bean emerge, anchor the sandalwo…
Reviews →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 Extrait?
Gris Charnel Extrait takes 4 of 5 categories. The Lost Chapter is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Gris Charnel Extrait is rated 4.32/5 from 5,343 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 Extrait 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 Extrait?
Gris Charnel Extrait lasts longest (Gris Charnel Extrait 82/100, The Lost Chapter 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Lost Chapter or Gris Charnel Extrait?
Gris Charnel Extrait projects furthest (Gris Charnel Extrait 70/100, The Lost Chapter 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Lost Chapter and Gris Charnel Extrait smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% 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 Extrait 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 Extrait?
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 Extrait has top notes of Cardamom, Fig and Black Tea, heart notes of Iris, Bourbon Vetiver and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar.
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