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Chariot vs Phul - Nana

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

Updated 471 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phul - Nana takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Chariot

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Phul - Nana

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Chariot3/7
Phul - Nana4/7
Ratings & consensus
Phul - Nana
Community sentiment
Phul - Nana
Longevity
Chariot
Sillage & projection
Phul - Nana
Value for money
Chariot
Versatility
Chariot
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Phul - Nana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ChariotBoadicea the Victorious
Phul - NanaGrossmith
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 243 votes
Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%
4.46/ 5 · 228 votes
Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%
Category winnerPhul - NanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

243 votes

63%Love
28%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerPhul - NanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillagePhul - Nana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value21
Category winnerChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
fresh61%
woody100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot
Heart
RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
NeroliBergamotOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
GeraniumYlang-YlangTuberose
Base5 to 8 hours
OpoponaxBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Phul - Nana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring96
Summer43
Fall100
Winter79
Day100
Night79
Spring84
Summer46
Fall100
Winter54
Day99
Night100
Category winnerChariotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men19
Unisex55
Women26
Men20
Unisex49
Women31
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#5,737

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerPhul - NanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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Phul - Nana by Grossmith is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with an opulent floral bouquet and a resinous woody base. It opens with brisk neroli, bergamot, and sweet orange, providing a sharp and refreshing introduction. Soon after, geranium adds a crisp aromatic edge, joined by rich ylang-ylang and cr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chariot or Phul - Nana?

Phul - Nana takes 4 of 7 categories. Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes; Phul - Nana is rated 4.46/5 from 228 votes. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Phul - Nana for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chariot or Phul - Nana?

They last about the same: Chariot 75/100, Phul - Nana 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chariot or Phul - Nana?

Projection is very close: Phul - Nana 66/100, Chariot 65/100 for sillage.

Do Chariot and Phul - Nana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Vanilla.

Is Chariot or Phul - Nana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Phul - Nana is the stronger pick. For winter, Chariot is the stronger pick. Chariot suits daytime wear; Phul - Nana suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chariot and Phul - Nana?

Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron. Phul - Nana has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Opoponax, Benzoin, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.

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