Fragrance comparison

Country Chic vs Shiyaaka Gold

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 424 ratings analysed

Country Chic

Bath & Body Works · 2011

4.09401 votes

Rank #28,308 CitrusSweet

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31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Shiyaaka Gold

Khadlaj Perfumes

3.8523 votes

Rank #25,008 PowderyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shiyaaka Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Country Chic
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shiyaaka Gold
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Country Chic1/5

Shiyaaka Gold4/5

Ratings & consensus: Country Chic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shiyaaka Gold
Sillage & projection: Shiyaaka Gold
Value for money: Shiyaaka Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shiyaaka Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Country ChicBath & Body Works

Shiyaaka GoldKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 61%Had 2%Want 37%

Category winnerCountry ChicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShiyaaka Gold

SillageShiyaaka Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value87

Category winnerShiyaaka GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

green61%

powdery100%

white floral92%

musky84%

fruity77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonGrapefruitPearMarigoldGreen Notes

Heart

LilyGardeniaRaspberryJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

PeachPralineMuskAmberOrchidVirginia CedarPatchouli

Top

MuskBergamotGardenia

Heart

PeachJasminePear

Base

AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Gardenia, Jasmine and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,308

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerShiyaaka GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Country Chic by Bath & Body Works is a bright citrus fragrance that leans heavily into floral fruity gourmand territory. It starts with zesty Amalfi lemon and settles into a warm base of praline and peach. This scent is an easy choice for casual spring mornings or relaxed weekends at home.

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Shiyaaka Gold opens with a bright citrus burst of bergamot, quickly softening into a creamy, powder-forward floral heart of gardenia and jasmine. The base of warm amber and sandalwood ensures a lasting, feminine finish that feels grounded yet airy. It is a reliable choice for daily wear during spring, offering a soft …

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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, Country Chic or Shiyaaka Gold?

Shiyaaka Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Country Chic is rated 4.09/5 from 401 votes; Shiyaaka Gold is rated 3.85/5 from 23 votes. Choose Country Chic for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shiyaaka Gold for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Country Chic or Shiyaaka Gold?

Shiyaaka Gold lasts longest (Shiyaaka Gold 76/100, Country Chic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Country Chic or Shiyaaka Gold?

Shiyaaka Gold projects furthest (Shiyaaka Gold 67/100, Country Chic 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Country Chic and Shiyaaka Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Gardenia, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Country Chic or Shiyaaka Gold better for summer or winter?

Country Chic suits daytime wear; Shiyaaka Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Country Chic and Shiyaaka Gold?

Country Chic has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Pear and Marigold, heart notes of Lily, Gardenia, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Peach, Praline, Musk and Amber. Shiyaaka Gold has top notes of Musk, Bergamot and Gardenia, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine and Pear, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.