Is Perfume Parlour Chalk a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Chelsea?

Chalk EDP

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Chelsea Eau de Parfum bottle Chelsea EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2013 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Chalk Eau de Parfum bottle Chalk EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - Chalk EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Boadicea The Victorious Chelsea. Built around Bergamot, Mahogany, Raspberry, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Boadicea The Victorious Chelsea.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Chelsea EDP A Chalk EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Chelsea EDP
Chalk EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vetiver 44% vs 20%
Mahogany 36% vs 52%
Patchouli 34% vs 23%
Raspberry 30% vs 47%
Amber 28% vs 29%
Bergamot 24% vs 100%
Only in Chalk
Cedar 26%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 24% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 34% vs 23%
Amber 28% vs 29%
Only in Chelsea
Mahogany 37%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Chelsea Chalk
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
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.

Chalk

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
74%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Vetiver, Patchouli, Mahogany

Key Differences

Adds cedar

Where to buy

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Chelsea EDP

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Chalk EDP

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