Fragrance comparison

Chic Issime vs The Lovers

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 205 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chic Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.50145 votes

Rank #18,338 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

The Lovers

Alchemist Perfumery

3.9260 votes

Rank #33,106 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chic Issime takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chic Issime
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Lovers
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Chic Issime5/7

The Lovers2/7

Ratings & consensus: The Lovers
Community sentiment: The Lovers
Longevity: Chic Issime
Sillage & projection: Chic Issime
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

The LoversAlchemist Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 21%Had 61%Want 18%

3.92/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%

Category winnerThe LoversRating 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

25%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerThe LoversMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityChic Issime

SillageChic Issime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value80

Category winnerChic IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky83%

rose65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

white floral100%

citrus86%

vanilla72%

fruity58%

fresh44%

powdery30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery

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

CitrusesPeachApple

Heart

White FlowersJasmineLilyRose

Base

VanillaMuskWoody NotesAmber

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

Spring100

Summer62

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChic IssimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#33,106

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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The Lovers is a bright, fruity white floral with a soft vanilla musk base. The note list points to a fresh citrus and peachy start, then a classic bouquet of jasmine, lily, rose and airy white flowers. It tends to wear as an easy, feminine floral that suits everyday use, especially in milder weather. If you like your …

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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 The Lovers?

Chic Issime takes 5 of 7 categories. Chic Issime is rated 3.50/5 from 145 votes; The Lovers is rated 3.92/5 from 60 votes. Choose Chic Issime for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Lovers for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chic Issime or The Lovers?

Chic Issime lasts longest (Chic Issime 56/100, The Lovers 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic Issime or The Lovers?

Chic Issime projects furthest (Chic Issime 52/100, The Lovers 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic Issime and The Lovers smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, White Flowers, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Chic Issime or The Lovers better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chic Issime and The Lovers?

Chic Issime features Musk, White Flowers, Rose, Jasmine and Lily. The Lovers has top notes of Citruses, Peach and Apple, heart notes of White Flowers, Jasmine, Lily and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Woody Notes and Amber.