Fragrance comparison

Throwback O2 vs Allure

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,013 ratings analysed

Throwback O2

Impulse

4.1414 votes

Rank #35,585 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Allure

Chanel

4.075,999 votes

Rank #27,753 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Allure takes 4 of 5 categories.

Throwback O2
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Allure
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Throwback O21/5

Allure4/5

Ratings & consensus: Allure
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Allure
Sillage & projection: Allure
Value for money: Throwback O2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Allure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Throwback O2Impulse

AllureChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 25%Want 36%

4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerAllureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

5,999 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAllure

SillageAllure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value42

Category winnerThrowback O2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

aquatic65%

fresh48%

green30%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

Water LilyFreesiaJasmine

Base

CedarwoodAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Water Lily and Freesia. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#27,753

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAllureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright, nostalgic floral body spray with a fizzy lemon and green opening, then a watery heart of freesia, water lily, and jasmine. Throwback O2 reads fresh, summery, and easy to wear, with a soft musky amber dry-down. It suits shoppers who like light citrus florals and 90s-style freshness more than rich perfume dept…

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Chanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…

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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, Throwback O2 or Allure?

Allure takes 4 of 5 categories. Throwback O2 is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes; Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes. Choose Throwback O2 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Throwback O2 or Allure?

Allure lasts longest (Allure 73/100, Throwback O2 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Throwback O2 or Allure?

Allure projects furthest (Allure 65/100, Throwback O2 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Throwback O2 and Allure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Water Lily and Freesia.

Is Throwback O2 or Allure better for summer or winter?

Throwback O2 suits daytime wear; Allure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Throwback O2 and Allure?

Throwback O2 has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Water Lily, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Musk. Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver.