Fragrance comparison

Chiva vs Pure Feelings

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chiva

Areej

3.6226 votes

Rank #59,645 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

Pure Feelings

Shirley May

3.577 votes

Rank #66,236 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chiva takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chiva
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pure Feelings
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chiva4/4

Pure Feelings0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChivaAreej

Pure FeelingsShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 35%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

4%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

27%Hate

26 votes

14%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityChiva

SillageChiva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value75

Category winnerChivaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody90%

earthy80%

aromatic70%

patchouli60%

sweet50%

Scent match81%Very similar · both citrus, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart

Turkish RoseYlang YlangJasmineMimosa

Base

White MuskPatchouliVetiverTonka BeanVanilla

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

Turkish RoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

VetiverPatchouliTonka BeanVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Orange and Turkish Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChivaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chiva by Areej opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin, and orange blossom that cuts cleanly through cool air. As the initial citrus fizz simmers down, a dense floral heart takes over. Jasmine and ylang ylang bring a creamy, sunny feel, while Turkish rose adds weight and mimosa lends a soft powdery texture. The…

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Pure Feelings by Shirley May opens with a sharp burst of orange and bitter bergamot, bringing a crisp citrus freshness that feels bright and clean. As the scent settles on the skin, a classic floral heart of Turkish rose and jasmine emerges, keeping the composition traditional and feminine. The dry-down relies on a ba…

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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, Chiva or Pure Feelings?

Chiva takes 4 of 4 categories. Chiva is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes; Pure Feelings is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Chiva for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pure Feelings for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chiva or Pure Feelings?

Chiva lasts longest (Chiva 100/100, Pure Feelings 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chiva or Pure Feelings?

Chiva projects furthest (Chiva 100/100, Pure Feelings 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chiva and Pure Feelings smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Orange and Turkish Rose.

Is Chiva or Pure Feelings better for summer or winter?

Chiva suits daytime wear; Pure Feelings suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chiva and Pure Feelings?

Chiva has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Mandarin and Orange, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Pure Feelings has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.