Paris Chic vs MCM 1900
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MCM 1900 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Paris ChicChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MCM 1900Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paris Chic1/4
MCM 19003/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MCM 1900
- Sillage & projection
- MCM 1900
- Value for money
- Paris Chic
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- MCM 1900
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Paris ChicElleMCM 1900MCM - Mode Creation MunichWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 78%Had 0%Want 22%
4.42/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 46%Had 19%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
53%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMCM 1900
SillageMCM 1900
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParis ChicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral91%
woody83%
green74%
powdery65%
vanilla56%
white floral100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
OrangeBergamotGreen Notes
Heart1 to 2 hours
HoneysuckleOrange Blossom
Base2 to 3 hours
MuskCedarVanilla
Top
PlumPeachKumquatMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Currant
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineOrrisHoneysuckleRoseYellow Water Lily
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesOrange, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for Paris Chic, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring8
Summer75
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night70
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,302
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,013
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMCM 1900Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParis Chic by Elle is a bright, easy-going oriental floral fragrance launched in 2019. It opens with an energetic burst of fresh orange, sparkling bergamot, and crisp green notes that feel clean and summery. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a softer floral heart emerges, blending sweet honeysuckle with sunny ora…
Reviews →MCM 1900 is a vintage fruity white floral with a bright citrus lift, ripe plum and peach, and a warm amber vanilla base. It feels full, feminine, and slightly powdery, with orange blossom, jasmine, orris, woods, musk, patchouli, and vetiver giving the sweetness a more grown-up finish. Community signals point to notice…
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, Paris Chic or MCM 1900?
MCM 1900 takes 3 of 4 categories. Paris Chic is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; MCM 1900 is rated 4.42/5 from 38 votes. Choose Paris Chic for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose MCM 1900 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Paris Chic or MCM 1900?
MCM 1900 lasts longest (MCM 1900 70/100, Paris Chic 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paris Chic or MCM 1900?
MCM 1900 projects furthest (MCM 1900 61/100, Paris Chic 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paris Chic and MCM 1900 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom and Musk.
Is Paris Chic or MCM 1900 better for summer or winter?
Paris Chic suits day or night wear; MCM 1900 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paris Chic and MCM 1900?
Paris Chic has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar and Vanilla. MCM 1900 has top notes of Plum, Peach, Kumquat and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Orris and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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