Chanel vs Tom Ford:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Chanel had more branded searches than Tom Ford among fragrance brands in Australia. Chanel had about 22,200 branded searches, while Tom Ford had 14,800. Chanel made up 9% of all fragrance brand searches we track, and Tom Ford accounted for 6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fragrance brands, Chanel appeared in three of the four answers and Tom Ford in one. Chanel was mentioned before Tom Ford in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Chanel, about 50% more searches than Tom Ford
Who does AI mention more?
Chanel, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Tom Ford in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Chanel, named ahead of Tom Ford in 2 of 3 answers
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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. Tom Ford was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Chanel was listed before Tom Ford in two out of three 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
Burberry0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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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 Tom Ford more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chanel and Tom Ford 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, Tom Ford. 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 Tom Ford comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Chanel was ahead of Tom Ford 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, Tom Ford’s share of searches among fragrance brands in Australia moved from 6.9% to 6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
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, Tom Ford lost share of searches among fragrance brands in Australia, from 7.8% to 6%.
In September 2026, Chanel lost share of searches among fragrance brands in Australia, from 9.5% to 9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chanel’s and Tom Ford’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.
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