Fragrance comparison

Chic Cashmere vs Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 123 ratings analysed

Chic Cashmere

A'pieu

3.502 votes

Rank #70,268 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Anthologie

4.19121 votes

Rank #13,183 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly takes 2 of 3 categories.

Chic Cashmere
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chic Cashmere1/3

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Chic Cashmere
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic CashmereA'pieu

Ce N'est Pas Un PatchoulyAnthologie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

4.19/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

40%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCe N'est Pas Un Patchouly

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value52

Category winnerChic CashmereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

green65%

aromatic56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

green61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrange

Heart

PeppermintJasmineGinger

Base

CedarNutmegPatchouli

Top

PeppermintGeraniumBitter OrangeItalian LemonBergamot

Heart

PatchouliMateCarrotNutmeg

Base

Balsam FirGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peppermint, Nutmeg and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men43

Unisex51

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,183

PerfumerLucien Ferrero

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCe N'est Pas Un PatchoulyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chic Cashmere is a bright, spicy citrus scent with a clean, breezy feel. It opens on bergamot and orange, then turns minty and gently floral, with ginger adding a fizzy bite. The dry down leans woody and warm, with cedar, nutmeg and a light patchouli touch. If you like fresh spicy fragrances that stay easy to wear and…

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Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is a fresh, aromatic patchouli built to feel lighter than the name suggests. Reviewers describe a minty, citrus-bright opening with mate, geranium and spice, then a softened patchouli that turns earthy, green and faintly sweet rather than dark or heavy. It suits people who like patchouli in a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chic Cashmere or Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly takes 2 of 3 categories. Chic Cashmere is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is rated 4.19/5 from 121 votes. Choose Chic Cashmere for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chic Cashmere or Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly lasts longest (Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly 71/100, Chic Cashmere 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic Cashmere and Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peppermint, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is Chic Cashmere or Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Chic Cashmere suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic Cashmere and Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly?

Chic Cashmere has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Peppermint, Jasmine and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Nutmeg and Patchouli. Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly has top notes of Peppermint, Geranium, Bitter Orange and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Mate, Carrot and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.