Fragrance comparison

Chic Issime vs Pure Gold Ladies

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

Chic Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.50145 votes

Rank #18,338 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pure Gold Ladies

Milton Lloyd

3.8527 votes

Rank #49,448 White FloralHoney

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Gold Ladies takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chic Issime
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Gold Ladies
Choose it for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chic Issime2/7

Pure Gold Ladies5/7

Ratings & consensus: Pure Gold Ladies
Community sentiment: Pure Gold Ladies
Longevity: Pure Gold Ladies
Sillage & projection: Pure Gold Ladies
Value for money: Chic Issime
Versatility: Pure Gold Ladies
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

Pure Gold LadiesMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 21%Had 61%Want 18%

3.85/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 47%Had 23%Want 30%

Category winnerPure Gold LadiesRating 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

19%Love

59%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerPure Gold LadiesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPure Gold Ladies

SillagePure Gold Ladies

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value68

Category winnerChic IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky83%

rose65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

white floral100%

honey90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

floral60%

fruity50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral

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

CitrusesNeroliRaspberry

Heart

White FlowersJasmineLilyRose

Base

White HoneyPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, White Flowers, Rose and Jasmine. 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

Spring71

Summer100

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night44

Category winnerPure Gold LadiesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#49,448

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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Pure Gold Ladies by Milton Lloyd opens with a bright blast of citruses and raspberry, yielding a juicy sweetness that immediately commands attention. As it settles on the skin, the fragrance reveals a heavy heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on white honey and warm musk, which anchors the floral sweetness and …

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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 Pure Gold Ladies?

Pure Gold Ladies takes 5 of 7 categories. Chic Issime is rated 3.50/5 from 145 votes; Pure Gold Ladies is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose Chic Issime for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Gold Ladies for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic Issime or Pure Gold Ladies?

Pure Gold Ladies lasts longest (Pure Gold Ladies 61/100, Chic Issime 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic Issime or Pure Gold Ladies?

Pure Gold Ladies projects furthest (Pure Gold Ladies 58/100, Chic Issime 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic Issime and Pure Gold Ladies smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Musk, White Flowers, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Chic Issime or Pure Gold Ladies better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pure Gold Ladies is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Gold Ladies is the stronger pick. Chic Issime suits daytime wear; Pure Gold Ladies suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic Issime and Pure Gold Ladies?

Chic Issime features Musk, White Flowers, Rose, Jasmine and Lily. Pure Gold Ladies has top notes of Citruses, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of White Flowers, Jasmine, Lily and Rose, a base of White Honey, Patchouli and Musk.