Fragrance comparison

Devastatingly Chic vs Ulysse

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 345 ratings analysed

5 wins

Devastatingly Chic

Diana Vreeland

4.25112 votes

Rank #12,438 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Ulysse

Vicky Tiel

4.00233 votes

Rank #4,043 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devastatingly Chic takes 5 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.
Ulysse
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Devastatingly Chic5/7

Ulysse2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devastatingly ChicDiana Vreeland

UlysseVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

4.00/ 5 · 233 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

34%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

233 votes

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDevastatingly Chic

SillageDevastatingly Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerUlysseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, warm spicy and citrus

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

MignonetteYuzuLimeNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderHawthornNutmegWoodsy NotesCarnationClove

Base

VanilleMuskBenzoinPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Carnation, Woodsy Notes 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men56

Unisex38

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,438

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#4,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerUlysseHigher 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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Vicky Tiel Ulysse combines bright citrus and powdery clean lavender with a surprisingly sweet resinous base. Released in 1998, this aromatic fougere offers an affordable entry into unusual floral notes like mignonette and carnation, shifting from a zesty morning refresh to a warm vanilla trail that hugs the skin.

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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 Ulysse?

Devastatingly Chic takes 5 of 7 categories. Devastatingly Chic is rated 4.25/5 from 112 votes; Ulysse is rated 4.00/5 from 233 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 Ulysse for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Devastatingly Chic or Ulysse?

Devastatingly Chic lasts longest (Devastatingly Chic 75/100, Ulysse 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devastatingly Chic or Ulysse?

Devastatingly Chic projects furthest (Devastatingly Chic 68/100, Ulysse 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devastatingly Chic and Ulysse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Carnation, Woodsy Notes and Patchouli.

Is Devastatingly Chic or Ulysse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Devastatingly Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Devastatingly Chic is the stronger pick. Devastatingly Chic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devastatingly Chic and Ulysse?

Devastatingly Chic has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carnation and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes and Patchouli. Ulysse has top notes of Mignonette, Yuzu, Lime and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Hawthorn, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vanille, Musk, Benzoin and Patchouli.