Fragrance comparison

Phul - Nana vs Chariot

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 471 ratings analysed

4 wins

Phul - Nana

Grossmith

4.46228 votes

Rank #5,737 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #6,890 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phul - Nana takes 4 of 7 categories.

Phul - Nana
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Phul - Nana4/7

Chariot3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Phul - NanaGrossmith

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerPhul - NanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

28%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

228 votes

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerPhul - NanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillagePhul - Nana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value36

Category winnerChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NeroliBergamotOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

GeraniumYlang-YlangTuberose

Base5 to 8 hours

OpoponaxBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarVanilla

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Phul - Nana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer46

Fall100

Winter54

Day99

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerChariotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex49

Women31

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,737

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#6,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerPhul - NanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phul - Nana by Grossmith is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with an opulent floral bouquet and a resinous woody base. It opens with brisk neroli, bergamot, and sweet orange, providing a sharp and refreshing introduction. Soon after, geranium adds a crisp aromatic edge, joined by rich ylang-ylang and cr…

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Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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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, Phul - Nana or Chariot?

Phul - Nana takes 4 of 7 categories. Phul - Nana is rated 4.46/5 from 228 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Phul - Nana for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Phul - Nana or Chariot?

They last about the same: Chariot 75/100, Phul - Nana 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Phul - Nana or Chariot?

Projection is very close: Phul - Nana 66/100, Chariot 65/100 for sillage.

Do Phul - Nana and Chariot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin.

Is Phul - Nana or Chariot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Phul - Nana is the stronger pick. For winter, Chariot is the stronger pick. Phul - Nana suits day or night wear; Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phul - Nana and Chariot?

Phul - Nana has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Opoponax, Benzoin, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron.