Fragrance comparison

CHI vs Harrods Gold

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

CHI

Mallo

3.8211 votes

Rank #51,023 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Harrods Gold

Boadicea the Victorious

3.229 votes

Rank #59,743 BalsamicAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CHI takes 2 of 4 categories.

CHI
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Harrods Gold
Choose it for a balsamic and amber character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CHI2/4

Harrods Gold0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CHI
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CHI

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CHIMallo

Harrods GoldBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

0%Like

18%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

56%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

44%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityCHI

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic91%

oud83%

fresh spicy74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

balsamic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

cacao69%

oud61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SkinAgarwood (Oud)Elemi resinFrankincensePeru BalsamAngelica RootGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Elemi resinJuniper BerriesBlack PepperGingerCitrus

Heart

Peru BalsamButterCocoaMyrrhFrankincense

Base

OudPatchouliMuskTonka BeanAmbergrisVanilla

InformationalShared notesElemi resin, Frankincense, Peru Balsam and Ginger. Durations are only published for CHI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,023

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#59,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCHIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CHI by Mallo presents an intensely aromatic resin profile centered on smoky incense, pungent ginger, and earthy woods. Created by Antonio Lasheras and Rajesh Balkrishnan, it explores a ritualistic Japanese tattoo theme using dark balsamic resins and a tactile skin note. The fragrance opens with sharp ginger and bright…

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Harrods Gold by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and ginger alongside lemon citrus and piney elemi resin. The initial prickle fades quickly into a dense heart of myrrh, frankincense, and Peru balsam, softened by a dusty cocoa butter note. Unlike typical sweet gourmands, this blend relie…

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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, CHI or Harrods Gold?

CHI takes 2 of 4 categories. CHI is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Harrods Gold is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose CHI for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Harrods Gold for a balsamic and amber character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CHI or Harrods Gold?

CHI lasts longest (CHI 70/100, Harrods Gold 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CHI or Harrods Gold?

Projection is very close: CHI 50/100, Harrods Gold 50/100 for sillage.

Do CHI and Harrods Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and oud accords. Common notes include Elemi resin, Frankincense, Peru Balsam and Ginger.

Is CHI or Harrods Gold better for summer or winter?

CHI suits evening wear; Harrods Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CHI and Harrods Gold?

CHI features Skin, Agarwood (Oud), Elemi resin, Frankincense and Peru Balsam. Harrods Gold has top notes of Elemi resin, Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Butter, Cocoa and Myrrh, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Musk and Tonka Bean.