Fragrance comparison

Sublime vs Chic et Bohème

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 275 ratings analysed

Sublime

Ulric de Varens · 2014

3.68114 votes

Rank #17,866 White FloralSweet

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66%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Chic et Bohème

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.75161 votes

Rank #13,339 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chic et Bohème takes 7 of 8 categories.

Sublime
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chic et Bohème
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sublime1/8

Chic et Bohème7/8

Ratings & consensus: Chic et Bohème
Community sentiment: Chic et Bohème
Longevity: Chic et Bohème
Sillage & projection: Chic et Bohème
Value for money: Sublime
Versatility: Chic et Bohème
Note pyramid (duration): Chic et Bohème
Fragranxe ranking: Chic et Bohème

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SublimeUlric de Varens

Chic et BohèmeChabaud Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerChic et BohèmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

114 votes

25%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerChic et BohèmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityChic et Bohème

SillageChic et Bohème

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value51

Category winnerSublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

vanilla48%

powdery30%

white floral100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

yellow floral50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MarshmallowVanilla

Top20-30 mins

NeroliYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasminePlum

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliAmberVanilla

Category winnerChic et BohèmeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter81

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer65

Fall60

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Category winnerChic et BohèmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 25%Date 21%Party 14%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2014

Reviews17

Overall rank#13,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerChic et BohèmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sublime by Ulric de Varens greets you with a crisp burst of zesty mandarin orange and bright neroli. The citrus sparks immediately before mellowing into sweet orange blossom petals and light jasmine. At the base, confectioner sugar blends into soft vanilla and pillowy marshmallow, creating an airy sweetness that stays…

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Chic et Bohème opens with a bright spark of mandarin orange and crisp neroli. The citrus hits fast. Within minutes, the sharp solvent edge softens into a lush bouquet of creamy orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and sweet jasmine petals. A faint note of ripe plum adds subtle fruitiness without making it sugary. As the flora…

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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, Sublime or Chic et Bohème?

Chic et Bohème takes 7 of 8 categories. Sublime is rated 3.68/5 from 114 votes; Chic et Bohème is rated 3.75/5 from 161 votes. Choose Sublime for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chic et Bohème for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sublime or Chic et Bohème?

Chic et Bohème lasts longest (Chic et Bohème 67/100, Sublime 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sublime or Chic et Bohème?

Chic et Bohème projects furthest (Chic et Bohème 67/100, Sublime 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sublime and Chic et Bohème smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Sublime or Chic et Bohème better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chic et Bohème is the stronger pick. For winter, Sublime is the stronger pick. Sublime suits daytime wear; Chic et Bohème suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sublime and Chic et Bohème?

Sublime has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Marshmallow and Vanilla. Chic et Bohème has top notes of Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla.