Fragrance comparison

Nueva Maja vs Paris Chic

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #10,505 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Paris Chic

Ulric de Varens

3.7010 votes

Rank #54,079 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nueva Maja takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nueva Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paris Chic
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nueva Maja4/5

Paris Chic1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Paris ChicUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerNueva MajaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

10%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNueva Maja

SillageNueva Maja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value96

Category winnerParis ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

fruity91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

citrus56%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Red FruitsChampagneCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

LipstickPineappleJasmineBlueberryRed RoseVioletIris

Base4-6 hrs

Brown sugarVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliMuskCedarCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Citruses, Iris and Violet. Durations are only published for Paris Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 38%Date 24%Party 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#54,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNueva MajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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Paris Chic by Ulric de Varens delivers an unapologetic sugar rush built for easy daily enjoyment. The opening pops with tart red fruits and sparkling citruses. Do not overspray. Give the solvent thirty seconds to settle. As the initial citrus flash clears from your skin, a playful cosmetic heart emerges where sweet pi…

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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, Nueva Maja or Paris Chic?

Nueva Maja takes 4 of 5 categories. Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes; Paris Chic is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paris Chic for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nueva Maja or Paris Chic?

Nueva Maja lasts longest (Nueva Maja 68/100, Paris Chic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nueva Maja or Paris Chic?

Nueva Maja projects furthest (Nueva Maja 58/100, Paris Chic 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nueva Maja and Paris Chic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Citruses, Iris and Violet.

Is Nueva Maja or Paris Chic better for summer or winter?

Nueva Maja suits daytime wear; Paris Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nueva Maja and Paris Chic?

Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Paris Chic has top notes of Red Fruits, Champagne and Citruses, heart notes of Lipstick, Pineapple, Jasmine and Blueberry, a base of Brown sugar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.