Chelsea Eau de Parfum vs No 52 Bois Pacifique Extrait

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Chelsea Eau de Parfum bottle Chelsea EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Chelsea EDP
Chelsea is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. This isn't for the faint of heart - expect a full-on, intense, and at times harsh, woody-oud experience that’s either a masterpiece or 'burnt something'. Definitely one to sample before you splash the cash.
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Our Verdict - No 52 Bois Pacifique Extrait
No 52 keeps Tom Ford Bois Pacifique's bright citrus-tropical-wood idea but simplifies the layered wood accord down to a flatter, more generic woody-amber base.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Chelsea EDP
No 52 Bois Pacifique Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 24% vs 56%
Only in No 52 Bois Pacifique
Mandarin 44%
Only in No 52 Bois Pacifique
Woody 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 34% vs 43%
Amber 28% vs 56%
Only in Chelsea
Mahogany 37%

Accords

Chelsea No 52 Bois Pacifique
100%
Woody
85%
69%
Aromatic
65%
Oud
Citrus
65%
64%
Earthy
Amber
60%
48%
Patchouli
50%
46%
Fruity
Woody shared
100%
85%
69%
Oud
65%
65%
64%
60%
Patchouli shared
48%
50%
46%

Performance

Chelsea No 52 Bois Pacifique
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Chelsea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent, 'industrially strong' projection and intense oud profile make it too overwhelming for an office setting. However, its unique and alluring nature makes it well-suited for a bold statement on a date or formal evening, while being a bit much for casual wear.

No 52 Bois Pacifique

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

The citrus-wood blend feels most natural in warm-weather daytime wear.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

Relaxed and versatile enough for the office and casual wear, less suited to formal evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, patchouli

Key Differences

Adds mandarin and woody, drops mahogany and raspberry

Where to buy

Chelsea EDP
No 52 Bois Pacifique Extrait
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