Fragrance comparison

Creation N° 30 vs Country Chic

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 412 ratings analysed

Creation N° 30

Ulric de Varens · 2009

4.0911 votes

Rank #54,782 WoodyPowdery

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40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Country Chic

Bath & Body Works · 2011

4.09401 votes

Rank #28,701 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Country Chic takes 3 of 5 categories.

Creation N° 30
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Country Chic
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation N° 302/5

Country Chic3/5

Ratings & consensus: Country Chic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation N° 30
Sillage & projection: Creation N° 30
Value for money: Country Chic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Country Chic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Creation N° 30Ulric de Varens

Country ChicBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 14%Had 36%Want 50%

4.09/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerCountry ChicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation N° 30

SillageCreation N° 30

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value76

Category winnerCountry ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

caramel69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasminePeony

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCaramelVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

Top

Amalfi LemonGrapefruitPearMarigoldGreen Notes

Heart

LilyGardeniaRaspberryJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

PeachPralineMuskAmberOrchidVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Creation N° 30, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 30%Date 19%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,701

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched2011

Reviews0

Category winnerCountry ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation N° 30 by Ulric de Varens is an easygoing fruity gourmand that prioritizes sugary comfort over complex drama. One spray releases a bright rush of canned peach syrup alongside sharp Amalfi lemon. That citrus edge softens fast. Within twenty minutes, powdery pink peony petals and clean jasmine take over the hear…

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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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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, Creation N° 30 or Country Chic?

Country Chic takes 3 of 5 categories. Creation N° 30 is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Country Chic is rated 4.09/5 from 401 votes. Choose Creation N° 30 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Country Chic for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation N° 30 or Country Chic?

Creation N° 30 lasts longest (Creation N° 30 54/100, Country Chic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation N° 30 or Country Chic?

Creation N° 30 projects furthest (Creation N° 30 50/100, Country Chic 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation N° 30 and Country Chic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Creation N° 30 or Country Chic better for summer or winter?

Creation N° 30 suits daytime wear; Country Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation N° 30 and Country Chic?

Creation N° 30 has top notes of Peach and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Caramel, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. 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.