Fragrance comparison

Chic et Bohème vs Classique Robe Velours

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

Chic et Bohème

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.75161 votes

Rank #13,339 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Classique Robe Velours

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.2223 votes

Rank #34,165 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Robe Velours takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chic et Bohème
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Classique Robe Velours
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chic et Bohème2/5

Classique Robe Velours3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic et BohèmeChabaud Maison de Parfum

Classique Robe VeloursJean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerClassique Robe VeloursRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

161 votes

43%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityClassique Robe Velours

SillageClassique Robe Velours

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

Category winnerChic et BohèmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

yellow floral50%

sweet100%

powdery92%

floral84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasminePlum

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

Orange BlossomStar AniseRoseMandarin OrangePear

Heart

OrchidPlumGingerYlang-Ylang

Base

VanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Plum. Durations are only published for Chic et Bohème, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall60

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Spring38

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#34,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChic et BohèmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chic et Bohème opens with a bright spark of mandarin orange and crisp neroli. The citrus hits fast. Within minutes, the sharp solvent edge softens into a lush bouquet of creamy orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and sweet jasmine petals. A faint note of ripe plum adds subtle fruitiness without making it sugary. As the flora…

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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Robe Velours wraps the skin in a warm velvet blanket of star anise and plum. This limited edition flanker swaps the bright fizz of the original EDT for a deeper, darker base of vanilla and amber. It works best as an intimate evening scent during cold autumn nights.

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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 et Bohème or Classique Robe Velours?

Classique Robe Velours takes 3 of 5 categories. Chic et Bohème is rated 3.75/5 from 161 votes; Classique Robe Velours is rated 4.22/5 from 23 votes. Choose Chic et Bohème for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Classique Robe Velours for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic et Bohème or Classique Robe Velours?

Classique Robe Velours lasts longest (Classique Robe Velours 79/100, Chic et Bohème 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic et Bohème or Classique Robe Velours?

Classique Robe Velours projects furthest (Classique Robe Velours 74/100, Chic et Bohème 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic et Bohème and Classique Robe Velours smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Plum.

Is Chic et Bohème or Classique Robe Velours better for summer or winter?

Chic et Bohème suits daytime wear; Classique Robe Velours suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic et Bohème and Classique Robe Velours?

Chic et Bohème has top notes of Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. Classique Robe Velours has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Plum, Ginger and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Amber.