Fragrance comparison

Paris Chic vs Nueva Maja

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Paris Chic

Ulric de Varens

3.7010 votes

Rank #54,079 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #10,505 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nueva Maja takes 4 of 5 categories.

Paris Chic
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
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 Chic1/5

Nueva Maja4/5

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

Paris ChicUlric de Varens

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

Category winnerNueva MajaRating 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

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNueva Maja

SillageNueva Maja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value68

Category winnerParis ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

citrus56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both powdery

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

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Jasmine, Violet 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

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNueva MajaHigher 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…

Reviews →

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…

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 Nueva Maja?

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

Which lasts longer, Paris Chic or Nueva Maja?

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

Which projects more, Paris Chic or Nueva Maja?

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

Do Paris Chic and Nueva Maja smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Paris Chic and Nueva Maja?

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. 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.