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Chic et Bohème vs Poeme

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

Updated 13,346 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poeme takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Chic et Bohème

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Poeme

    Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Chic et Bohème1/7
Poeme6/7
Ratings & consensus
Poeme
Community sentiment
Poeme
Longevity
Poeme
Sillage & projection
Poeme
Value for money
Poeme
Versatility
Chic et Bohème
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Poeme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chic et BohèmeChabaud Maison de Parfum
PoemeLancôme
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 161 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.03/ 5 · 13,185 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerPoemeRating 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

40%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

12,614 votes

Category winnerPoemeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityPoeme

SillagePoeme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value54
Category winnerPoemeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus90%
sweet80%
woody70%
patchouli60%
yellow floral50%
yellow floral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
floral69%
vanilla61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, 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
NarcissusDaturaPeachPlumHimalayan PoppyMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
MimosaVanilla FlowerTuberoseYlang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmineFreesiaHeliotrope
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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
Spring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerChic et BohèmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex15
Women83
Work 34%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 11%
Men1
Unisex3
Women96
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#529

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews377

Category winnerPoemeHigher 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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Lancôme Poeme opens as a massive, sun-drenched burst of yellow mimosa and intoxicating Himalayan poppy, bringing an immediate golden warmth to the skin. Unlike modern sheer florals, this is a dense, syrupy nectar that feels heavy and rich, drying down into an amber-laced vanilla with leather undertones. It wears like …

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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 Poeme?

Poeme takes 6 of 7 categories. Chic et Bohème is rated 3.75/5 from 161 votes; Poeme is rated 4.03/5 from 13,185 votes. Choose Chic et Bohème for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poeme for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chic et Bohème or Poeme?

Poeme lasts longest (Poeme 83/100, Chic et Bohème 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic et Bohème or Poeme?

Poeme projects furthest (Poeme 76/100, Chic et Bohème 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic et Bohème and Poeme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Chic et Bohème or Poeme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chic et Bohème is the stronger pick. For winter, Poeme is the stronger pick. Chic et Bohème suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic et Bohème and Poeme?

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. Poeme has top notes of Narcissus, Datura, Peach and Plum, heart notes of Mimosa, Vanilla Flower, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.

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