Fragrance comparison

Black Datura vs Chic Issime

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Datura

Miller Harris

3.86153 votes

Rank #28,281 White FloralAmber

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Chic Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.50145 votes

Rank #18,344 White FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Datura takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Datura
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Chic Issime
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Datura4/7

Chic Issime3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black DaturaMiller Harris

Chic IssimeUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

3.50/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 21%Had 61%Want 18%

Category winnerBlack DaturaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

153 votes

15%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerBlack DaturaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBlack Datura

SillageBlack Datura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value84

Category winnerChic IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber91%

animalic83%

tuberose74%

musky65%

balsamic56%

white floral100%

musky83%

rose65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, musky and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TuberosePink PepperRed Fruits

Heart

ResinsWhite FlowersYlang-Ylang

Base

AmbergrisLilyMusk

Notes

MuskWhite FlowersRoseJasmineLilyAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Lily and Musk. Durations are only published for Chic Issime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer87

Fall47

Winter27

Day100

Night38

Category winnerChic IssimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex44

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerChic IssimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Datura by Miller Harris presents a dark, resinous take on white flowers, moving far away from the typical sunny garden aesthetic. The opening hits the skin with a sharp crack of pink pepper and a thick, almost medicinal dose of tuberose. Within twenty minutes, the initial floral brightness subsides as heavy resi…

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Ulric de Varens Chic Issime delivers an easy, refreshing burst of classic white flowers right from the first spray. Crisp lily and watery jasmine dominate the opening air. The scent feels clean, breezy, and bright. Within fifteen minutes, gentle rose petals join the mix, keeping the bouquet sweet and light. Warm amber…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Datura or Chic Issime?

Black Datura takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Datura is rated 3.86/5 from 153 votes; Chic Issime is rated 3.50/5 from 145 votes. Choose Black Datura for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Chic Issime for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Datura or Chic Issime?

Black Datura lasts longest (Black Datura 73/100, Chic Issime 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Datura or Chic Issime?

Black Datura projects furthest (Black Datura 67/100, Chic Issime 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Datura and Chic Issime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and animalic accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Lily and Musk.

Is Black Datura or Chic Issime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chic Issime is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Datura is the stronger pick. Chic Issime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Datura and Chic Issime?

Black Datura has top notes of Tuberose, Pink Pepper and Red Fruits, heart notes of Resins, White Flowers and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Ambergris, Lily and Musk. Chic Issime features Musk, White Flowers, Rose, Jasmine and Lily.