Fragrance comparison

Paul Smith Extreme Woman vs Simply Chic

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 513 ratings analysed

Paul Smith Extreme Woman

Paul Smith

3.75469 votes

Rank #27,983 WoodyAromatic

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62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Simply Chic

Celine Dion

3.8044 votes

Rank #21,274 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Simply Chic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paul Smith Extreme Woman
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Simply Chic
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paul Smith Extreme Woman3/7

Simply Chic4/7

Ratings & consensus: Paul Smith Extreme Woman
Community sentiment: Paul Smith Extreme Woman
Longevity: Paul Smith Extreme Woman
Sillage & projection: Simply Chic
Value for money: Simply Chic
Versatility: Simply Chic
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Simply Chic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paul Smith Extreme WomanPaul Smith

Simply ChicCeline Dion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 469 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 27%Had 36%Want 37%

Category winnerPaul Smith Extreme WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

469 votes

27%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerPaul Smith Extreme WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Extreme Woman

SillageSimply Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSimply ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fruity77%

floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green TeaBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CassiaFreesiaMuskLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Lime (Linden) BlossomFreesiaTincture of Rose

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Freesia. Durations are only published for Simply Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer52

Fall62

Winter24

Day100

Night26

Category winnerSimply ChicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women63

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,983

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,274

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSimply ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Smith Extreme Woman opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, tart black currant, and chilled green tea. The initial spray delivers a brisk, citrus-led freshness that cuts through humidity without relying on sugary sweetness. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens as freesia and delicate lily-of-the-valley e…

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Simply Chic by Celine Dion offers an easy, breezy daytime aroma built around crisp citrus and dewy florals. The spray opens with a zesty splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, paired with tart black currant. It feels immediately bright. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, honeyed linde…

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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, Paul Smith Extreme Woman or Simply Chic?

Simply Chic takes 4 of 7 categories. Paul Smith Extreme Woman is rated 3.75/5 from 469 votes; Simply Chic is rated 3.80/5 from 44 votes. Choose Paul Smith Extreme Woman for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Simply Chic for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paul Smith Extreme Woman or Simply Chic?

Paul Smith Extreme Woman lasts longest (Paul Smith Extreme Woman 62/100, Simply Chic 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paul Smith Extreme Woman or Simply Chic?

Projection is very close: Simply Chic 56/100, Paul Smith Extreme Woman 54/100 for sillage.

Do Paul Smith Extreme Woman and Simply Chic smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Freesia.

Is Paul Smith Extreme Woman or Simply Chic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Simply Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Paul Smith Extreme Woman is the stronger pick. Simply Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paul Smith Extreme Woman and Simply Chic?

Paul Smith Extreme Woman has top notes of Green Tea, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cassia, Freesia, Musk and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Simply Chic has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Freesia and Tincture of Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.