Fragrance comparison

Simply Chic vs Time To Play Women

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

Simply Chic

Celine Dion

3.8044 votes

Rank #21,274 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Time To Play Women

Bruno Banani

4.1669 votes

Rank #30,015 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Time To Play Women 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 To Play Women
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Simply Chic3/7

Time To Play Women4/7

Ratings & consensus: Time To Play Women
Community sentiment: Time To Play Women
Longevity: Time To Play Women
Sillage & projection: Time To Play Women
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 To Play WomenBruno Banani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 27%Had 36%Want 37%

4.16/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 18%Had 36%Want 45%

Category winnerTime To Play WomenRating 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

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerTime To Play WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTime To Play Women

SillageTime To Play Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSimply ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

CoconutBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveJasmineFreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodVanillaVirginia CedarPatchouli

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

Spring26

Summer21

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerSimply ChicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,274

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#30,015

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Bruno Banani Time To Play Women is a sunny, upbeat daily fragrance that captures an easygoing spirit. It centers on a cheerful citrus opening paired with warm spices and creaminess. This cheap and cheerful scent is best suited for casual weekend outings or running errands on warm spring and summer afternoons.

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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 To Play Women?

Time To Play Women takes 4 of 7 categories. Simply Chic is rated 3.80/5 from 44 votes; Time To Play Women is rated 4.16/5 from 69 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 To Play Women for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Simply Chic or Time To Play Women?

Time To Play Women lasts longest (Time To Play Women 71/100, Simply Chic 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Simply Chic or Time To Play Women?

Time To Play Women projects furthest (Time To Play Women 60/100, Simply Chic 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Simply Chic and Time To Play Women smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Freesia.

Is Simply Chic or Time To Play Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, Simply Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Time To Play Women is the stronger pick. Simply Chic suits daytime wear; Time To Play Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Simply Chic and Time To Play Women?

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 To Play Women has top notes of Coconut, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.