Chrysalide
L'Arc2020
Side by side
Chrysalide vs. Reflection Man
Is Chrysalide better than Reflection Man?
Reflection Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VetiverJasmineCedarBlack PepperPatchouli
woodycitrusfresh spicyaromaticpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Chrysalide and Reflection Man?
| Chrysalide | Reflection Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Marc Daniel Heimgartner | Lucas Sieuzac |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Chrysalide and Reflection Man smell?
Chrysalide
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Tobacco
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Reflection Man
Woody
White Floral
Aromatic
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Iris
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Chrysalide and Reflection Man share?
Top
GrapefruitBergamotVetiverFrankincense
PetitgrainBitter Orange LeafRed PepperPink PepperRosemary
Heart
OudRoseJasmineNutmegBlack PepperClove
NeroliJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
Base
TobaccoAmberGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk
SandalwoodVirginia CedarHaitian VetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamot
PetitgrainNeroliBitter Orange Leaf
Floral Notes
RoseJasmine
JasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
Spicy Notes
NutmegBlack PepperClove
Red PepperPink Pepper
Woody Notes
OudGuaiac WoodCedar
SandalwoodVirginia Cedar
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Haitian Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Chrysalide and Reflection Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Chrysalide or Reflection Man?
| Chrysalide | Reflection Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Chrysalide and Reflection Man?
The oud and rose here don't play nice. They argue. One's warm, one's cool, and they spend the whole wear negotiating. That's the draw, this isn't a smooth ride.Chrysalide
Reflection Man is not trying to shout over anyone in the room. It is a quiet confidence wrapped in aromatic herbs, soft florals, and creamy woods. The pepper note keeps things interesting without.Reflection Man
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