Fragrance comparison

Chantal Thomass vs Torc Oud

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 553 ratings analysed

Chantal Thomass

3.82429 votes

Rank #30,677 FruityPowdery

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37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Torc Oud

Boadicea the Victorious

4.17124 votes

Rank #8,462 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Torc Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chantal Thomass
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Torc Oud
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chantal Thomass1/7

Torc Oud6/7

Ratings & consensus: Torc Oud
Community sentiment: Torc Oud
Longevity: Torc Oud
Sillage & projection: Torc Oud
Value for money: Chantal Thomass
Versatility: Torc Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Torc Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chantal ThomassChantal Thomass

Torc OudBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 429 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerTorc OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

429 votes

57%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerTorc OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTorc Oud

SillageTorc Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value37

Category winnerChantal ThomassBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

cherry84%

sweet77%

green69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

CherryTomatoRaspberryRaspberry LeafCranberryApple

Heart2-4 hrs

Black VioletIrisHeliotropeRed RosePetitgrainOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmber

Top

RaspberryBlack CurrantAppleOrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseSaffronHeliotropeArtemisiaClovesJasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVanillaMuskAmberIrisSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Apple, Iris and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Chantal Thomass, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring71

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerTorc OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Date 40%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

Men31

Unisex49

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,677

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerTorc OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantal Thomass opens with a startling hit of tart cherry, crisp cranberry, and green tomato leaf. That sharp fruit burst lasts ten minutes before melting into a velvet heart of powdery iris, almond-toned heliotrope, and violet petals. The texture reminds you of vintage cosmetics and black silk stockings. As the drydo…

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Torc Oud by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple, Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope, Artemisia, Cloves, Jasmine and Pepper; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla, Musk, Amber, Iris, Sandalwood, Ce…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chantal Thomass or Torc Oud?

Torc Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Chantal Thomass is rated 3.82/5 from 429 votes; Torc Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 124 votes. Choose Chantal Thomass for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Torc Oud for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chantal Thomass or Torc Oud?

Torc Oud lasts longest (Torc Oud 78/100, Chantal Thomass 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chantal Thomass or Torc Oud?

Torc Oud projects furthest (Torc Oud 66/100, Chantal Thomass 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chantal Thomass and Torc Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Apple, Iris and Heliotrope.

Is Chantal Thomass or Torc Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Torc Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Chantal Thomass is the stronger pick. Chantal Thomass suits evening wear; Torc Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chantal Thomass and Torc Oud?

Chantal Thomass has top notes of Cherry, Tomato, Raspberry and Raspberry Leaf, heart notes of Black Violet, Iris, Heliotrope and Red Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber. Torc Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope and Artemisia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla and Musk.