Fragrance comparison

Chic vs Laodiceia

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chic

PanVel

3.7117 votes

Rank #54,889 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Laodiceia

Thera Cosméticos

3.717 votes

Rank #56,664 CitrusAromatic

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.
Laodiceia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chic4/4

Laodiceia0/4

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

LaodiceiaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 44%Want 27%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

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

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityChic

SillageChic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value31

Category winnerChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

musky69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

Scent match28%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

Sicilian LemonBergamotWhite LilyOrange BlossomLavenderGalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinth

Heart

LilyMoroccan JasmineCarnationTuberoseIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

LeatherSandalowoodAmberPatchouliMuskOakmossVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesSandalowood, Ylang-Ylang, Musk 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,664

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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Laodiceia opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and bitter Sicilian lemon before unrolling into a dense bouquet of white lily and Moroccan jasmine. As the initial greenery calms, leather and moss anchor the dry-down. It feels tailored for a crisp spring morning when you want a vintage floral profile with ser…

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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 Laodiceia?

Chic takes 4 of 4 categories. Chic is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes; Laodiceia is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Chic for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Laodiceia for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic or Laodiceia?

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

Which projects more, Chic or Laodiceia?

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

Do Chic and Laodiceia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Sandalowood, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Iris.

Is Chic or Laodiceia better for summer or winter?

Chic suits daytime wear; Laodiceia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic and Laodiceia?

Chic has top notes of Sandalowood and Vanilla, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Melon, a base of Jasmine, Musk and Iris. Laodiceia has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, White Lily and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Moroccan Jasmine, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Leather, Sandalowood, Amber and Patchouli.