Fragrance comparison

Chic et Bohème vs No. 9

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 173 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chic et Bohème

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.75161 votes

Rank #13,339 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

No. 9

Sélection Excellence

3.5812 votes

Rank #58,355 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chic et Bohème takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chic et Bohème
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 9
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chic et Bohème3/4

No. 91/4

Ratings & consensus: Chic et Bohème
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chic et Bohème
Sillage & projection: No. 9
Value for money: Not scored
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

No. 9Sélection Excellence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 44%

Category winnerChic et BohèmeRating 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

8%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityChic et Bohème

SillageNo. 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

yellow floral50%

sweet100%

floral92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and yellow 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 BlossomPearAniseBulgarian RoseMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidYlang-YlangGingerViolet RootPlum

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#58,355

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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No. 9 by Selection Excellence opens with a crisp burst of pear and anise, settling into a heart of orchid and plum. It dries down to a warm vanilla base that hugs the skin. Perfect for daytime wear, this unisex scent offers a light, comforting sweetness that sits close to you during spring afternoons.

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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 No. 9?

Chic et Bohème takes 3 of 4 categories. Chic et Bohème is rated 3.75/5 from 161 votes; No. 9 is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Chic et Bohème for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 9 for a sweet and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic et Bohème or No. 9?

Chic et Bohème lasts longest (Chic et Bohème 67/100, No. 9 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic et Bohème or No. 9?

No. 9 projects furthest (No. 9 75/100, Chic et Bohème 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic et Bohème and No. 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Plum.

Is Chic et Bohème or No. 9 better for summer or winter?

Chic et Bohème suits daytime wear; No. 9 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic et Bohème and No. 9?

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. No. 9 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pear, Anise and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Ginger and Violet Root, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk.