Fragrance comparison

Loverdose vs Chelsea

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,159 ratings analysed

Loverdose

Diesel

3.824,096 votes

Rank #26,206 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Chelsea

Mahogany

3.6463 votes

Rank #10,605 Soft SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chelsea takes 4 of 5 categories.

Loverdose
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening 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.

Loverdose1/5

Chelsea4/5

Ratings & consensus: Loverdose
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

LoverdoseDiesel

ChelseaMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 4,096 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

3.64/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 48%

Category winnerLoverdoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

4,096 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChelsea

SillageChelsea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value88

Category winnerChelseaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

anis88%

vanilla77%

sweet65%

white floral53%

powdery42%

soft spicy100%

vanilla92%

anis84%

sweet77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both soft spicy, anis and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Star AniseMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

LicoriceJasmineGardenia

Base4 to 6 hours

VanilleAmberWoodsy Notes

Top

PearBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

Star AniseLicoriceJasmineGardeniaOsmanthus

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Mandarin Orange, Licorice and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Loverdose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer21

Fall100

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Spring75

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,206

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerChelseaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Loverdose by Diesel is an oriental vanilla perfume built around a bold combination of spice and sweetness. It opens with bright mandarin orange and a sharp, aromatic hit of star anise. The core quickly brings forward a rich licorice note, smoothed by gardenia petals and sambac jasmine. As the fragrance settles, warm a…

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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, Loverdose or Chelsea?

Chelsea takes 4 of 5 categories. Loverdose is rated 3.82/5 from 4,096 votes; Chelsea is rated 3.64/5 from 63 votes. Choose Loverdose for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening 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, Loverdose or Chelsea?

Chelsea lasts longest (Chelsea 86/100, Loverdose 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Loverdose or Chelsea?

Chelsea projects furthest (Chelsea 77/100, Loverdose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Loverdose and Chelsea smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, anis and vanilla accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Mandarin Orange, Licorice and Jasmine.

Is Loverdose or Chelsea better for summer or winter?

Loverdose suits evening wear; Chelsea suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Loverdose and Chelsea?

Loverdose has top notes of Star Anise and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Licorice, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Vanille, Amber and Woodsy Notes. 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.