Fragrance comparison

Fresh Linens vs Country Chic

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 596 ratings analysed

Fresh Linens

Clean

3.82195 votes

Rank #37,790 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Country Chic

Bath & Body Works · 2011

4.09401 votes

Rank #29,662 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Country Chic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fresh Linens
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Country Chic
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fresh Linens2/7

Country Chic4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh LinensClean

Country ChicBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 55%Had 16%Want 29%

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

25%Love

45%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

195 votes

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerCountry ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFresh Linens

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value76

Category winnerCountry ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ClementineLinenPear

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyWhite WoodsOrchid

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskSkinSandalwoodAmber

Top

Amalfi LemonGrapefruitPearMarigoldGreen Notes

Heart

LilyGardeniaRaspberryJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

PeachPralineMuskAmberOrchidVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPear, Lily, Orchid and Musk. Durations are only published for Fresh Linens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall27

Winter19

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night–

Category winnerFresh LinensMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex51

Women47

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,662

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched2011

Reviews0

Category winnerCountry ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fresh Linens by Clean offers an airy, clean profile centered on crisp linen, juicy clementine, and delicate pear. The opening delivers a burst of bright citrus alongside cool, freshly washed fabric notes. As the fragrance settles, gentle floral tones of lily and orchid blend into smooth white woods, keeping the aroma …

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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, Fresh Linens or Country Chic?

Country Chic takes 4 of 7 categories. Fresh Linens is rated 3.82/5 from 195 votes; Country Chic is rated 4.09/5 from 401 votes. Choose Fresh Linens for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Country Chic for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Linens or Country Chic?

Fresh Linens lasts longest (Fresh Linens 52/100, Country Chic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Linens or Country Chic?

Projection is very close: Fresh Linens 47/100, Country Chic 47/100 for sillage.

Do Fresh Linens and Country Chic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Lily, Orchid and Musk.

Is Fresh Linens or Country Chic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresh Linens is the stronger pick. For winter, Fresh Linens is the stronger pick. Fresh Linens suits daytime wear; Country Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh Linens and Country Chic?

Fresh Linens has top notes of Clementine, Linen and Pear, heart notes of Lily, White Woods and Orchid, a base of Musk, Skin, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.