Fragrance comparison

Happy Chopard Bigaradia vs Illicit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,597 ratings analysed

Happy Chopard Bigaradia

Chopard · 2018

3.87880 votes

Rank #5,930 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Illicit

Jimmy Choo

4.052,717 votes

Rank #1,864 HoneySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Illicit takes 5 of 7 categories.

Happy Chopard Bigaradia
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Illicit
Choose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Happy Chopard Bigaradia1/7

Illicit5/7

Ratings & consensus: Illicit
Community sentiment: Illicit
Longevity: Illicit
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Happy Chopard Bigaradia
Versatility: Illicit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Illicit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Happy Chopard BigaradiaChopard

IllicitJimmy Choo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 880 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 2,717 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerIllicitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

880 votes

35%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

2,717 votes

Category winnerIllicitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIllicit

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value64

Category winnerHappy Chopard BigaradiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh72%

sweet58%

woody44%

honey30%

honey100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Bitter OrangeNeroliGreen MandarinCarrot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomHoneyJasmine Sambac

Base5-7 hrs

CedarLabdanumSesamePatchouli

Top

GingerBitter Orange

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose

Base

HoneyAmberCaramelVanillaSandalwoodCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Honey and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Happy Chopard Bigaradia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIllicitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,930

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched2018

Reviews55

Overall rank#1,864

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerIllicitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Happy Chopard Bigaradia opens with a tart crunch of bitter orange and green mandarin. The first spray bites. Alcohol evaporates quickly, leaving juicy citrus oils behind. Right behind the fruit, a curious carrot seed note adds an earthy, waxy stiffness that keeps the blend grounded. Orange blossom and jasmine sambac t…

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Jimmy Choo Illicit opens with a zesty sparkle of fresh ginger and tangy bitter orange that immediately grabs your attention without feeling sharp. Within minutes, the citrus settles into a warm heart of creamy orange blossom and soft jasmine sambac, draped in a rich layer of golden honey and sweet caramel. A smooth ba…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Happy Chopard Bigaradia or Illicit?

Illicit takes 5 of 7 categories. Happy Chopard Bigaradia is rated 3.87/5 from 880 votes; Illicit is rated 4.05/5 from 2,717 votes. Choose Happy Chopard Bigaradia for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Illicit for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Happy Chopard Bigaradia or Illicit?

Illicit lasts longest (Illicit 61/100, Happy Chopard Bigaradia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Happy Chopard Bigaradia or Illicit?

Projection is very close: Happy Chopard Bigaradia 52/100, Illicit 52/100 for sillage.

Do Happy Chopard Bigaradia and Illicit smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Honey and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Happy Chopard Bigaradia or Illicit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Happy Chopard Bigaradia is the stronger pick. For winter, Illicit is the stronger pick. Happy Chopard Bigaradia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Happy Chopard Bigaradia and Illicit?

Happy Chopard Bigaradia has top notes of Bitter Orange, Neroli, Green Mandarin and Carrot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Honey and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cedar, Labdanum, Sesame and Patchouli. Illicit has top notes of Ginger and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Honey, Amber, Caramel and Vanilla.