Fragrance comparison

Amaze vs Chic In Black

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amaze

Express

4.0812 votes

Rank #35,337 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Chic In Black

PanVel

3.254 votes

Rank #70,619 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amaze takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amaze
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chic In Black
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amaze3/4

Chic In Black0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amaze
Sillage & projection: Amaze
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Amaze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmazeExpress

Chic In BlackPanVel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 33%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 23%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityAmaze

SillageAmaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

floral72%

fruity58%

fresh spicy44%

yellow floral30%

vanilla100%

fruity90%

white floral80%

sweet70%

powdery60%

amber50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitHoneysuckleApple Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

White OrchidJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

White WoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineHoneysuckle

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaRed AmberSandalowood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall29

Winter43

Day100

Night29

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#70,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amaze Express by Express is a refreshing floral fruity fragrance centered on bright citrus and sunny white flowers. The scent greets you immediately with a lively burst of pink grapefruit, crisp apple blossom, and sweet nectar-like honeysuckle. As it develops on warm skin, lush jasmine and white orchid emerge to creat…

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Chic In Black by PanVel opens with an immediate flash of tangy grapefruit paired with sweet, ripe raspberry. As the initial citrus crispness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of lush jasmine petals and sweet honeysuckle nectar. The base anchors the composition with warm vanilla pods, resinous red amber, and s…

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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, Amaze or Chic In Black?

Amaze takes 3 of 4 categories. Amaze is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Chic In Black is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Amaze for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chic In Black for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amaze or Chic In Black?

Amaze lasts longest (Amaze 47/100, Chic In Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amaze or Chic In Black?

Amaze projects furthest (Amaze 52/100, Chic In Black 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amaze and Chic In Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Amaze or Chic In Black better for summer or winter?

Amaze suits daytime wear; Chic In Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amaze and Chic In Black?

Amaze has top notes of Grapefruit, Honeysuckle and Apple Blossom, heart notes of White Orchid and Jasmine, a base of White Wood and Vanilla. Chic In Black has top notes of Raspberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Vanilla, Red Amber and Sandalowood.