Chelsea
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Chelsea vs. Pure Oud
Is Chelsea better than Pure Oud?
Chelsea rates higher with the community, while Pure Oud wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OudAmber
woodyoudearthywarm spicy
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 Chelsea and Pure Oud?
| Chelsea | Pure Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Calice Becker |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Chelsea and Pure Oud smell?
Chelsea
Woody
Aromatic
Oud
Earthy
Patchouli
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Pure Oud
Oud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Earthy
Balsamic
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Chelsea and Pure Oud share?
Top
RaspberryBergamot
Saffron
Heart
OudCedar
OudCopaiba Balsam
Base
VetiverMahoganyPatchouliAmber
Guaiac WoodLabdanumAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Chelsea or Pure Oud?
| Chelsea | Pure Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Chelsea and Pure Oud?
Christian Provenzano didn't design Chelsea to ask permission. The oud announces itself, the sillage fills the room, and if you came here looking for something polite, you've found the exit.Chelsea
Pure Oud by Kilian was built for people who've moved past the idea that oud needs to smell like burning temple wood. This is oud with a Parisian education, refined, warm, and unapologetically opulent.Pure Oud
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