Fragrance comparison

Chic Issime vs Charm Rose Intense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chic Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.50145 votes

Rank #18,338 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Charm Rose Intense

Thomas Sabo

3.2576 votes

Rank #18,438 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chic Issime takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chic Issime
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Charm Rose Intense
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chic Issime4/7

Charm Rose Intense3/7

Ratings & consensus: Chic Issime
Community sentiment: Charm Rose Intense
Longevity: Charm Rose Intense
Sillage & projection: Chic Issime
Value for money: Chic Issime
Versatility: Charm Rose Intense
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

Charm Rose IntenseThomas Sabo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 21%Had 61%Want 18%

3.25/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 33%Had 30%Want 38%

Category winnerChic IssimeRating 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

10%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerCharm Rose IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCharm Rose Intense

SillageChic Issime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerChic IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky83%

rose65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

floral100%

white floral92%

rose84%

woody77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral and rose

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

White PeachMandarin OrangeFreesia

Heart

Black RoseCoconut MilkWhite FlowersPeonyLilyYlang-YlangJasmineFrangipani

Base

Palisander RosewoodPatchouliAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Jasmine, Lily and Amber. 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

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerCharm Rose IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#18,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Charm Rose Intense is a dark rose floral with a soft peachy opening, powdery petals, and a woody amber base. It reads richer and moodier than a bright everyday rose, with coconut milk adding a muted creamy touch rather than a tropical feel. This may suit rose lovers who want something romantic, slightly gothic, and mo…

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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 Charm Rose Intense?

Chic Issime takes 4 of 7 categories. Chic Issime is rated 3.50/5 from 145 votes; Charm Rose Intense is rated 3.25/5 from 76 votes. Choose Chic Issime for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Charm Rose Intense for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic Issime or Charm Rose Intense?

Charm Rose Intense lasts longest (Charm Rose Intense 59/100, Chic Issime 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic Issime or Charm Rose Intense?

Projection is very close: Chic Issime 52/100, Charm Rose Intense 51/100 for sillage.

Do Chic Issime and Charm Rose Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and rose accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Jasmine, Lily and Amber.

Is Chic Issime or Charm Rose Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chic Issime is the stronger pick. For winter, Charm Rose Intense is the stronger pick. Chic Issime suits daytime wear; Charm Rose Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic Issime and Charm Rose Intense?

Chic Issime features Musk, White Flowers, Rose, Jasmine and Lily. Charm Rose Intense has top notes of White Peach, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Black Rose, Coconut Milk, White Flowers and Peony, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla.