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Donna Karan Chaos 1996 vs Ralph Lauren Notorious

Donna Karan Chaos 1996 and Ralph Lauren Notorious compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Chaos 1996Donna Karan19964.6★
83% alikevs
NotoriousRalph Lauren20083.6★

The difference in plain words

Chaos 1996 and Notorious are very similar; both have Carnation and Musk. Chaos 1996 leans more aromatic, while Notorious leans fruity.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Chaos 1996 ● Notorious
Warm SpicyFloralWoodySoft SpicyPowderyMuskyAromaticHerbal
Both share: Carnation · Musk
Only in Chaos 1996: Coriander · Chamomile · Sage · Lavender · Saffron · Cinnamon · Sandalwood · Amber
Only in Notorious: Black Currant · Pink Pepper · Bergamot · Peony · White Chocolate · Patchouli · Vanilla · Orris Root

Community votes

Chaos 1996 ← · → Notorious
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Metrics

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Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
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Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
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Price value≈ even
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Night-ness≈ even
52
50
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine