Illicit vs Happy Chopard Bigaradia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Illicit takes 5 of 7 categories.
IllicitChoose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Happy Chopard BigaradiaChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Illicit5/7
Happy Chopard Bigaradia1/7
- 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
IllicitJimmy ChooHappy Chopard BigaradiaChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 2,717 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 880 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
Category winnerIllicitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
46%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
2,717 votes
25%Love
47%Like
18%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
880 votes
Category winnerIllicitMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIllicit
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHappy Chopard BigaradiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothhoney100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
amber69%
woody61%
citrus100%
white floral86%
fresh72%
sweet58%
woody44%
honey30%
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 = sharedTop
GingerBitter Orange
Heart
Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose
Base
HoneyAmberCaramelVanillaSandalwoodCashmere Wood
Top20-30 mins
Bitter OrangeNeroliGreen MandarinCarrot
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomHoneyJasmine Sambac
Base5-7 hrs
CedarLabdanumSesamePatchouli
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Honey. Durations are only published for Happy Chopard Bigaradia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day100
Night17
Category winnerIllicitMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,864
PerfumerAnne Flipo
Launched—
Reviews209
Overall rank#5,930
PerfumerDora Baghriche
Launched2018
Reviews55
Category winnerIllicitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJimmy 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…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Illicit or Happy Chopard Bigaradia?
Illicit takes 5 of 7 categories. Illicit is rated 4.05/5 from 2,717 votes; Happy Chopard Bigaradia is rated 3.87/5 from 880 votes. Choose Illicit for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Happy Chopard Bigaradia for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Illicit or Happy Chopard Bigaradia?
Illicit lasts longest (Illicit 61/100, Happy Chopard Bigaradia 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Illicit or Happy Chopard Bigaradia?
Projection is very close: Illicit 52/100, Happy Chopard Bigaradia 52/100 for sillage.
Do Illicit and Happy Chopard Bigaradia smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Honey.
Is Illicit or Happy Chopard Bigaradia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Illicit 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 Illicit and Happy Chopard Bigaradia?
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. 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.
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