Fragrance comparison

Cerissa vs Chic In Black

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cerissa

Revlon

4.502 votes

Rank #52,523 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Chic In Black

PanVel

3.254 votes

Rank #62,839 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerissa takes 2 of 2 categories.

Cerissa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Chic In Black
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cerissa2/2

Chic In Black0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CerissaRevlon

Chic In BlackPanVel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

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

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityCerissa

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

fruity90%

white floral80%

sweet70%

powdery60%

amber50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRaspberryGreen NotesAldehydesCinnamon

Heart

TuberoseRoseNarcissusLily of the ValleyJasmineHoneysuckle

Base

Siam BenzoinCedarOakmossSandalowoodPatchouliMuskAmbergrisLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineHoneysuckle

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaRed AmberSandalowood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Sandalowood. Durations are only published for Chic In Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

Casual 34%Date 28%Work 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCerissaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerissa by Revlon, launched in 1974, is a classic floral fragrance for women. It features a complex profile of bergamot, raspberry, and aldehydes at the opening. The heart reveals a rich white floral bouquet centered on tuberose and jasmine. It settles into a warm, resinous base of Siam benzoin, oakmoss, and sandalwoo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cerissa or Chic In Black?

Cerissa takes 2 of 2 categories. Cerissa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Chic In Black is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cerissa for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Chic In Black for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerissa or Chic In Black?

Cerissa lasts longest (Cerissa 80/100, Chic In Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerissa and Chic In Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Sandalowood.

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

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

What are the notes in Cerissa and Chic In Black?

Cerissa has top notes of Bergamot, Raspberry, Green Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose, Narcissus and Lily of the Valley, a base of Siam Benzoin, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalowood. Chic In Black has top notes of Raspberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Vanilla, Red Amber and Sandalowood.