Fragrance comparison

Chic vs Holiday

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 220 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chic

Celine Dion

3.77211 votes

Rank #12,142 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Holiday

Shirley May

3.679 votes

Rank #54,670 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chic takes 3 of 3 categories.

Chic
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Holiday
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Chic3/3

Holiday0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChicCeline Dion

HolidayShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 41%Had 36%Want 24%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

11%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityChic

SillageChic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

ozonic83%

floral65%

fresh48%

green30%

fruity100%

fresh92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

ozonic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aquatic, ozonic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

WatermelonWater NotesGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusPeonyGardeniaViolet

Base3-5 hrs

MuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodAmber

Top

PassionfruitWatermelonRed BerriesMangoCitruses

Heart

VioletCyclamenPeonyJasmine

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Peony, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night24

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,142

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#54,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Dion Chic delivers an instant splash of crisp watermelon and dewy green notes that feels like stepping out of a cool shower on a sticky July morning. Created by perfumer Patricia Choux, this floral aquatic eau de toilette balances airy water accords with pale peony and aquatic lotus petals. It stays remarkably …

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Shirley May Holiday is a light, breezy scent that channels the easygoing energy of a tropical beach getaway. It opens with a splash of sweet mango and juicy watermelon, immediately establishing a bright, sun-drenched mood. As it develops on the skin, the initial fruitiness yields to a soft floral heart of violet and c…

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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, Chic or Holiday?

Chic takes 3 of 3 categories. Chic is rated 3.77/5 from 211 votes; Holiday is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Chic for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Holiday for a fruity and fresh character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic or Holiday?

Chic lasts longest (Chic 55/100, Holiday 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic or Holiday?

Chic projects furthest (Chic 57/100, Holiday 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic and Holiday smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, ozonic and fresh accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Peony, Violet and Musk.

Is Chic or Holiday better for summer or winter?

Chic suits daytime wear; Holiday suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic and Holiday?

Chic has top notes of Watermelon, Water Notes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lotus, Peony, Gardenia and Violet, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood and Amber. Holiday has top notes of Passionfruit, Watermelon, Red Berries and Mango, heart notes of Violet, Cyclamen, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk.