Fragrance comparison

Simply Chic vs Time for Peace

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

Simply Chic

Celine Dion

3.8044 votes

Rank #21,274 FloralWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Time for Peace

Kenzo

4.1997 votes

Rank #27,004 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Time for Peace takes 4 of 7 categories.

Simply Chic
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Time for Peace
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Simply Chic3/7

Time for Peace4/7

Ratings & consensus: Time for Peace
Community sentiment: Time for Peace
Longevity: Time for Peace
Sillage & projection: Time for Peace
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

Simply ChicCeline Dion

Time for PeaceKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 27%Had 36%Want 37%

4.19/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 21%Had 55%Want 24%

Category winnerTime for PeaceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

43%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerTime for PeaceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTime for Peace

SillageTime for Peace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value52

Category winnerSimply ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

floral92%

musky84%

amber77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both floral, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Lime (Linden) BlossomFreesiaTincture of Rose

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

FreesiaJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

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

Summer52

Fall62

Winter24

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSimply ChicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,274

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#27,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSimply ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Kenzo Time for Peace opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, rounded out by dark black currant. Created by perfumer Annick Menardo in 1999 as a limited edition release, the scent quickly shifts from crisp citrus into a clean floral core of freesia and jasmine. As the initial brightness settles, soft…

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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, Simply Chic or Time for Peace?

Time for Peace takes 4 of 7 categories. Simply Chic is rated 3.80/5 from 44 votes; Time for Peace is rated 4.19/5 from 97 votes. Choose Simply Chic for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Time for Peace for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Simply Chic or Time for Peace?

Time for Peace lasts longest (Time for Peace 66/100, Simply Chic 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Simply Chic or Time for Peace?

Time for Peace projects furthest (Time for Peace 68/100, Simply Chic 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Simply Chic and Time for Peace smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Freesia.

Is Simply Chic or Time for Peace better for summer or winter?

For summer, Simply Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Time for Peace is the stronger pick. Simply Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Simply Chic and Time for Peace?

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. Time for Peace has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber.