Fragrance comparison

Anthomaniac vs Paris Chic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Anthomaniac

Ningen Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #68,521 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Paris Chic

Elle

3.836 votes

Rank #65,302 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Anthomaniac
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Paris Chic
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Anthomaniac2/4

Paris Chic2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthomaniacNingen Parfums

Paris ChicElle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 78%Had 0%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAnthomaniac

SillageAnthomaniac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value90

Category winnerParis ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral91%

woody83%

green74%

powdery65%

vanilla56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePassionfruit

Heart

Damask RoseRose de MaiOsmanthusTuberoseCassisGardeniaJasminePeony

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskHeliotropeVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

OrangeBergamotGreen Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

HoneysuckleOrange Blossom

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Musk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Paris Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,521

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthomaniac by Ningen Parfums presents a dense floral arrangement backed by heavy woods. Bright passionfruit and bergamot flash in the opening before giving way to rich osmanthus, ylang-ylang, and tuberose. The base brings dry patchouli and earthy sandalwood alongside clean musk. It suits lovers of strong yellow and w…

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Paris Chic by Elle is a bright, easy-going oriental floral fragrance launched in 2019. It opens with an energetic burst of fresh orange, sparkling bergamot, and crisp green notes that feel clean and summery. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a softer floral heart emerges, blending sweet honeysuckle with sunny ora…

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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, Anthomaniac or Paris Chic?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Anthomaniac is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Paris Chic is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Anthomaniac for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Paris Chic for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthomaniac or Paris Chic?

Anthomaniac lasts longest (Anthomaniac 73/100, Paris Chic 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthomaniac or Paris Chic?

Anthomaniac projects furthest (Anthomaniac 67/100, Paris Chic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthomaniac and Paris Chic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Anthomaniac or Paris Chic better for summer or winter?

Anthomaniac suits evening wear; Paris Chic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthomaniac and Paris Chic?

Anthomaniac has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Osmanthus and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Heliotrope. Paris Chic has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar and Vanilla.