Fragrance comparison

Chic et Bohème vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 276 ratings analysed

Chic et Bohème

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.75161 votes

Rank #13,339 White FloralCitrus

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18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,158 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chic et Bohème
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chic et Bohème3/7

Vison Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic et BohèmeChabaud Maison de Parfum

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating 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

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChic et Bohème

SillageVison Noir

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%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both sweet

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine 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

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerChic et BohèmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

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

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#11,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher 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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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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 Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Chic et Bohème is rated 3.75/5 from 161 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Chic et Bohème for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic et Bohème or Vison Noir?

Chic et Bohème lasts longest (Chic et Bohème 67/100, Vison Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic et Bohème or Vison Noir?

Projection is very close: Vison Noir 69/100, Chic et Bohème 67/100 for sillage.

Do Chic et Bohème and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Plum.

Is Chic et Bohème or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chic et Bohème and Vison Noir?

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. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.