Fragrance comparison

Chic Issime vs Black Datura

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

Chic Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.50145 votes

Rank #18,338 White FloralMusky

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45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Black Datura

Miller Harris

3.86153 votes

Rank #28,262 White FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Datura takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chic Issime
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Datura
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Chic Issime3/7

Black Datura4/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Datura
Community sentiment: Black Datura
Longevity: Black Datura
Sillage & projection: Black Datura
Value for money: Chic Issime
Versatility: Chic Issime
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chic Issime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic IssimeUlric de Varens

Black DaturaMiller Harris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 21%Had 61%Want 18%

3.86/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

Category winnerBlack DaturaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

145 votes

40%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerBlack DaturaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack Datura

SillageBlack Datura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value47

Category winnerChic IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky83%

rose65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

white floral100%

amber91%

animalic83%

tuberose74%

musky65%

balsamic56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, musky and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskWhite FlowersRoseJasmineLilyAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

TuberosePink PepperRed Fruits

Heart

ResinsWhite FlowersYlang-Ylang

Base

AmbergrisLilyMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, White Flowers and Lily. Durations are only published for Chic Issime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall47

Winter27

Day100

Night38

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChic IssimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

Men6

Unisex44

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#28,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChic IssimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Chic Issime delivers an easy, refreshing burst of classic white flowers right from the first spray. Crisp lily and watery jasmine dominate the opening air. The scent feels clean, breezy, and bright. Within fifteen minutes, gentle rose petals join the mix, keeping the bouquet sweet and light. Warm amber…

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Black Datura by Miller Harris presents a dark, resinous take on white flowers, moving far away from the typical sunny garden aesthetic. The opening hits the skin with a sharp crack of pink pepper and a thick, almost medicinal dose of tuberose. Within twenty minutes, the initial floral brightness subsides as heavy resi…

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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 Issime or Black Datura?

Black Datura takes 4 of 7 categories. Chic Issime is rated 3.50/5 from 145 votes; Black Datura is rated 3.86/5 from 153 votes. Choose Chic Issime for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Datura for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chic Issime or Black Datura?

Black Datura lasts longest (Black Datura 73/100, Chic Issime 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic Issime or Black Datura?

Black Datura projects furthest (Black Datura 67/100, Chic Issime 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic Issime and Black Datura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and animalic accords. Common notes include Musk, White Flowers and Lily.

Is Chic Issime or Black Datura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chic Issime is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Datura is the stronger pick. Chic Issime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic Issime and Black Datura?

Chic Issime features Musk, White Flowers, Rose, Jasmine and Lily. Black Datura has top notes of Tuberose, Pink Pepper and Red Fruits, heart notes of Resins, White Flowers and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Ambergris, Lily and Musk.