Fragrance comparison

Chic vs Kéa

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chic

PanVel

3.7117 votes

Rank #54,889 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Kéa

Thera Cosméticos

3.676 votes

Rank #58,505 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chic takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chic
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kéa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Chic4/4

Kéa0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chic
Sillage & projection: Chic
Value for money: Chic
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

ChicPanVel

KéaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 44%Want 27%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

59%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityChic

SillageChic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value25

Category winnerChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

musky69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SandalowoodVanilla

Heart2-3 hrs

Ylang-YlangMelon

Base5-7 hrs

JasmineMuskIris

Top

GalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinthOrange BlossomWhite LilySicilian LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Moroccan JasmineYlang-YlangIrisLilyCarnationTuberoseRose

Base

OakmossVetiverLeatherPatchouliIncenseCedarAmberSandalowood

InformationalShared notesSandalowood, Ylang-Ylang and Iris. Durations are only published for Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night62

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 20%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,505

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chic by PanVel brings a comforting, powdery take on the classic woody vanilla profile. The fragrance opens with a direct hit of creamy sandalwood and sweet vanilla, followed quickly by an unexpected twist of aquatic melon in the heart. Golden ylang-ylang adds a sunny, floral warmth before the scent transitions into a …

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Thera Cosméticos launched Kéa in 2017, created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto. This feminine floral composition opens with a crisp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and fresh bergamot before settling into a rich garden heart of white lily, Moroccan jasmine, and honeysuckle. Deep notes of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle leather …

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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 Kéa?

Chic takes 4 of 4 categories. Chic is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes; Kéa is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Chic for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kéa for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic or Kéa?

Chic lasts longest (Chic 55/100, Kéa 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic or Kéa?

Chic projects furthest (Chic 59/100, Kéa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic and Kéa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Sandalowood, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.

Is Chic or Kéa better for summer or winter?

Chic suits daytime wear; Kéa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic and Kéa?

Chic has top notes of Sandalowood and Vanilla, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Melon, a base of Jasmine, Musk and Iris. Kéa has top notes of Galbanum, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moroccan Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli.