Chanel vs Rabanne:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Chanel had more branded searches than Rabanne among fragrance brands in Australia. Chanel had about 22,200 branded searches, while Rabanne had 4,320. Chanel made up 9% of all fragrance brand searches we track, and Rabanne accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fragrance brands, Chanel appeared in three of the four answers and Rabanne in none.
Who do people search for more?
Chanel, about 5 searches for every 1 for Rabanne
Who does AI mention more?
Chanel, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Rabanne in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Chanel, the only one of the two named
Follow Chanel vs Rabanne and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top fragrance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Chanel was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Rabanne did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Yves Saint Laurent4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Chanel3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Le Labo1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Versace1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Dior Beauty1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Jo Malone1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Prada1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Tom Ford1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Maison Francis Kurkdjian1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Rabanne0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about fragrance brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best perfume brands in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which women's perfume is most popular in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's a good long-lasting perfume?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“perfume”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best perfume”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Chanel or Rabanne more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chanel and Rabanne by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 fragrance brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Chanel, Rabanne. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Le Labo | Yves Saint Laurent | Versace | Chanel | Burberry | Dior Beauty | Jo Malone | Prada | Tom Ford | KAYALI | Marc Jacobs | Gucci | Maison Francis Kurkdjian | Rabanne | Viktor&Rolf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 15.5% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 10.7% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 9.9% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 13.7% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 15.6% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 7% | 7% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 14.8% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 13.2% | 13.2% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 15.5% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 13.9% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 14.2% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.93% |
| Sep 2026 | 16.4% | 13.4% | 11% | 9% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.93% |
How has the Chanel and Rabanne comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Chanel was ahead of Rabanne in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chanel’s share of searches among fragrance brands in Australia moved from 8.5% to 9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rabanne’s share of searches among fragrance brands in Australia moved from 1.6% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.4K to 4.3K.
How did search popularity change for Australia fragrance brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Versace overtook Chanel to rank 3rd among fragrance brands in Australia, with 11% of the searches.
In September 2026, Chanel lost share of searches among fragrance brands in Australia, from 9.5% to 9%.
In September 2026, Rabanne lost share of searches among fragrance brands in Australia, from 2.3% to 1.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chanel’s and Rabanne’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Other head-to-heads among fragrance brands
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.