Fragrance comparison

L'Eau vs Chelsea

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

L'Eau

Parfums Berdoues

4.3315 votes

Rank #45,054 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Chelsea

Mahogany

3.6463 votes

Rank #10,912 Soft SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chelsea takes 4 of 5 categories.

L'Eau
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, 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.

L'Eau1/5

Chelsea4/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau
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

L'EauParfums Berdoues

ChelseaMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 64%

3.64/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 48%

Category winnerL'EauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChelsea

SillageChelsea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value88

Category winnerChelseaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

woody69%

rose61%

soft spicy100%

vanilla92%

anis84%

sweet77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearBlack Currant

Heart2 to 3 hours

PeonyOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskCedarTonka Bean

Top

PearBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

Star AniseLicoriceJasmineGardeniaOsmanthus

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Cedar. Durations are only published for L'Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex0

Women91

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerChelseaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau by Parfums Berdoues is a crisp floral fruity fragrance built around clean orchard fruits, bright petals, and a soft woody base. The scent begins with a lively pairing of sweet pear and tart black currant that feels juicy, fresh, and slightly dewy. As the top notes settle, orange blossom, delicate peony, and smoo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Eau or Chelsea?

Chelsea takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Eau is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; Chelsea is rated 3.64/5 from 63 votes. Choose L'Eau for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, 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, L'Eau or Chelsea?

Chelsea lasts longest (Chelsea 86/100, L'Eau 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau or Chelsea?

Chelsea projects furthest (Chelsea 77/100, L'Eau 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau and Chelsea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Cedar.

Is L'Eau or Chelsea better for summer or winter?

L'Eau suits daytime wear; Chelsea suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau and Chelsea?

L'Eau has top notes of Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Peony, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean. 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.