Chess vs Raffles's Silver

Shared character

Both Chess and Raffles's Silver share a woody character and include notes of rose, bergamot, cedarwood, vanilla, musk, patchouli, saffron, pineapple, and blackcurrant.

How they differ

Chess features a wide array of notes including jasmine, lemon, gardenia, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, geranium, iris/orris, orchid, leather, mandarin, tonka bean, lily of the valley, plum, apple, black pepper, raspberry, ambergris, green notes, marine, lime, strawberry, carnation, and orange, which contribute to an ambery (oriental) accord. In contrast, Raffles's Silver contains birch, amberwood, and fir resin, resulting in accords that are fruity, leather, sweet, powdery, aromatic, fresh spicy, and warm spicy.

Who each suits

Chess is suited for those who prefer an ambery (oriental) profile with a diverse range of floral, fruit, and marine elements. Raffles's Silver is suited for those who prefer a combination of sweet, powdery, and spicy aromatic accords.