Fragrance comparison

Devastatingly Chic vs Sergio Soldano White

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 189 ratings analysed

4 wins

Devastatingly Chic

Diana Vreeland

4.25112 votes

Rank #12,438 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Sergio Soldano White

Sergio Soldano

4.0977 votes

Rank #5,677 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devastatingly Chic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Devastatingly Chic
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sergio Soldano White
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Devastatingly Chic4/7

Sergio Soldano White3/7

Ratings & consensus: Devastatingly Chic
Community sentiment: Devastatingly Chic
Longevity: Devastatingly Chic
Sillage & projection: Devastatingly Chic
Value for money: Sergio Soldano White
Versatility: Sergio Soldano White
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sergio Soldano White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devastatingly ChicDiana Vreeland

Sergio Soldano WhiteSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

4.09/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 53%Had 17%Want 30%

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

59%Love

22%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDevastatingly Chic

SillageDevastatingly Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSergio Soldano WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationRose

Base6-9 hrs

Woodsy NotesPatchouli

Top

LavenderBasilBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CarnationOrrisGeraniumRoseCinnamonClary Sage

Base

MuskAmberCedarPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Carnation, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Devastatingly Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer81

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night36

Category winnerSergio Soldano WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 32%Work 29%Casual 22%Party 17%

Men80

Unisex14

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,438

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#5,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerSergio Soldano WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diana Vreeland Devastatingly Chic puts the forgotten carnation flower center stage with unapologetic confidence. The first spray releases a lively burst of juicy mandarin orange and stinging pink pepper that crackles on the skin. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus evaporates to uncover a deeply spicy heart of velvety …

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Sergio Soldano White is a distinct aromatic spicy fragrance for men launched in 1986. It opens with a crisp burst of lavender, basil, and citrus before settling into a complex floral heart of carnation and cinnamon. The base provides a sturdy foundation of musk, leather, and cedar, making it an excellent choice for da…

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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, Devastatingly Chic or Sergio Soldano White?

Devastatingly Chic takes 4 of 7 categories. Devastatingly Chic is rated 4.25/5 from 112 votes; Sergio Soldano White is rated 4.09/5 from 77 votes. Choose Devastatingly Chic for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sergio Soldano White for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Devastatingly Chic or Sergio Soldano White?

They last about the same: Devastatingly Chic 75/100, Sergio Soldano White 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Devastatingly Chic or Sergio Soldano White?

Devastatingly Chic projects furthest (Devastatingly Chic 68/100, Sergio Soldano White 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devastatingly Chic and Sergio Soldano White smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Carnation, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Devastatingly Chic or Sergio Soldano White better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sergio Soldano White is the stronger pick. For winter, Devastatingly Chic is the stronger pick. Devastatingly Chic suits evening wear; Sergio Soldano White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devastatingly Chic and Sergio Soldano White?

Devastatingly Chic has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carnation and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes and Patchouli. Sergio Soldano White has top notes of Lavender, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Orris, Geranium and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli.