Fragrance comparison

Chic vs Mer

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

Chic

PanVel

3.7117 votes

Rank #54,889 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Mer

Anna Pegova

2.605 votes

Rank #64,833 OzonicFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chic takes 2 of 3 categories.

Chic
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mer
Choose it for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chic2/3

Mer1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mer
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

ChicPanVel

MerAnna Pegova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 44%Want 27%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 31%Want 69%

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

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityMer

SillageChic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

musky69%

sweet61%

ozonic100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both powdery

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

MelonOzonic notesAldehydes

Heart

GeraniumIrisCyclamenWhite Rose

Base

MuskAmbergrisSandalowoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSandalowood, Melon, 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night25

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#64,833

PerfumerNot listed

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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Anna Pegova Mer starts with a sudden splash of melon and ozonic breeze, immediately bringing to mind a cool day at a rocky shore. The crispness of aldehydes keeps the opening from becoming too sweet, giving the fruit a breezy, clean texture. As it settles on the skin, a dry iris and soft white rose replace the initial…

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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 Mer?

Chic takes 2 of 3 categories. Chic is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes; Mer is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Chic for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mer for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic or Mer?

Mer lasts longest (Mer 80/100, Chic 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic or Mer?

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

Do Chic and Mer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalowood, Melon, Musk and Iris.

Is Chic or Mer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chic and Mer?

Chic has top notes of Sandalowood and Vanilla, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Melon, a base of Jasmine, Musk and Iris. Mer has top notes of Melon, Ozonic notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Geranium, Iris, Cyclamen and White Rose, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalowood and Tonka Bean.