Fragrance comparison

Chic In Black vs White Orchid

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Chic In Black

PanVel

3.254 votes

Rank #62,839 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

White Orchid

Reiss

4.001 votes

Rank #59,127 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Orchid takes 1 of 1 categories.

Chic In Black
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.
White Orchid
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Chic In Black0/1

White Orchid1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: White Orchid

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic In BlackPanVel

White OrchidReiss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 23%Want 62%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fruity90%

white floral80%

sweet70%

powdery60%

amber50%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineHoneysuckle

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaRed AmberSandalowood

Top

BergamotAppleGrapefruitPink PepperOrangeRaspberryRed Berries

Heart

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasminePeachGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base

White MuskAmberRoseCedarSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Chic In Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day71

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 34%Date 28%Work 24%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,127

PerfumerLuca Calvani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite OrchidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chic In Black by PanVel opens with an immediate flash of tangy grapefruit paired with sweet, ripe raspberry. As the initial citrus crispness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of lush jasmine petals and sweet honeysuckle nectar. The base anchors the composition with warm vanilla pods, resinous red amber, and s…

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White Orchid by Reiss is a bright fruity floral that opens with sparkling citrus and juicy berries, then softens into a clean bouquet of peony, jasmine and orange blossom. As it dries down, the scent turns more powdery and smooth, with white musk, gentle woods and a light vanilla-amber warmth. It suits anyone who 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 In Black or White Orchid?

White Orchid takes 1 of 1 categories. Chic In Black is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; White Orchid is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chic In Black for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose White Orchid for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Chic In Black and White Orchid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Chic In Black or White Orchid better for summer or winter?

Chic In Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic In Black and White Orchid?

Chic In Black has top notes of Raspberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Vanilla, Red Amber and Sandalowood. White Orchid has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber, Rose and Cedar.