Fragrance comparison

Paris Chic vs Emily in Paris

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Paris Chic

Ulric de Varens

3.7010 votes

Rank #54,079 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Emily in Paris

Mahogany

4.1748 votes

Rank #14,500 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emily in Paris takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paris Chic
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emily in Paris
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris Chic1/5

Emily in Paris3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris ChicUlric de Varens

Emily in ParisMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

4.17/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerEmily in ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

40%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEmily in Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value56

Category winnerParis ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

citrus56%

sweet100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red FruitsChampagneCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

LipstickPineappleJasmineBlueberryRed RoseVioletIris

Base4-6 hrs

Brown sugarVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliMuskCedarCashmere Wood

Top

Red FruitsCandy applePearPink PepperSicilian Lemon

Heart

VanillaMacaronsChampagneIrisJasmineRose

Base

MuskHoneySandalwoodAmberAmberwoodHimalayan CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRed Fruits, Champagne, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Paris Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer57

Fall95

Winter67

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,500

PerfumerClaire Liegent

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerEmily in ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Emily in Paris by Mahogany presents a sweet, youthful, and vibrant profile centered on candy apple and macarons. It functions as an approachable everyday option for spring or mild autumn days, blending modern sugary gourmand themes with a soft powdery base of iris and musk.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paris Chic or Emily in Paris?

Emily in Paris takes 3 of 5 categories. Paris Chic is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; Emily in Paris is rated 4.17/5 from 48 votes. Choose Paris Chic for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emily in Paris for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Chic or Emily in Paris?

They last about the same: Paris Chic 60/100, Emily in Paris 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Paris Chic or Emily in Paris?

Projection is very close: Emily in Paris 47/100, Paris Chic 45/100 for sillage.

Do Paris Chic and Emily in Paris smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Red Fruits, Champagne, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Paris Chic or Emily in Paris better for summer or winter?

Paris Chic suits daytime wear; Emily in Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Chic and Emily in Paris?

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. Emily in Paris has top notes of Red Fruits, Candy apple, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vanilla, Macarons, Champagne and Iris, a base of Musk, Honey, Sandalwood and Amber.