Fragrance comparison

Cookie Cat vs Chelsea

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

Cookie Cat

Pussy Deluxe

3.8784 votes

Rank #15,298 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Chelsea

Mahogany

3.6463 votes

Rank #9,733 Soft SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chelsea takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cookie Cat
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chelsea
Choose it for a soft spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cookie Cat1/5

Chelsea4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cookie CatPussy Deluxe

ChelseaMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 54%

3.64/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 48%

Category winnerCookie CatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

84 votes

26%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

37%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChelsea

SillageChelsea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value88

Category winnerChelseaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

soft spicy77%

white floral69%

woody61%

soft spicy100%

vanilla92%

anis84%

sweet77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both vanilla, soft spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LicoricePear

Heart2-3 hrs

CaramelJasmineGardeniaLitchi

Base3-5 hrs

VanilaTonka BeanSandalwood

Top

PearBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

Star AniseLicoriceJasmineGardeniaOsmanthus

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLicorice, Pear, Jasmine and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Cookie Cat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer31

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 49%Work 26%Date 17%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#9,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerChelseaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cookie Cat by Pussy Deluxe brings an unapologetic bakery sweetness wrapped in playful gothic charm. It opens with juicy pear and a distinct bite of dark licorice that cuts through the initial alcohol flash. Soon, warm caramel and creamy gardenia take over the midsection, softening any sharp edges into a sugary pastry …

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Chelsea by Mahogany brings a sweet, fruit-forward presence that centers on a ripe pear note. The composition balances this bright fruitiness with a warm, spicy anise undertone, making it a comfortable choice for casual daytime wear. It sits easily on the skin, offering a friendly, approachable scent trail for cool spr…

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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, Cookie Cat or Chelsea?

Chelsea takes 4 of 5 categories. Cookie Cat is rated 3.87/5 from 84 votes; Chelsea is rated 3.64/5 from 63 votes. Choose Cookie Cat for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Chelsea for a soft spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cookie Cat or Chelsea?

Chelsea lasts longest (Chelsea 86/100, Cookie Cat 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cookie Cat or Chelsea?

Chelsea projects furthest (Chelsea 77/100, Cookie Cat 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cookie Cat and Chelsea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, soft spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Licorice, Pear, Jasmine and Gardenia.

Is Cookie Cat or Chelsea better for summer or winter?

Cookie Cat suits daytime wear; Chelsea suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cookie Cat and Chelsea?

Cookie Cat has top notes of Licorice and Pear, heart notes of Caramel, Jasmine, Gardenia and Litchi, a base of Vanila, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Chelsea has top notes of Pear, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Star Anise, Licorice, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.