Paul & Joe Chic
How it smells
It smells mostly powdery and floral. Hyacinth and grapefruit at the top, iris and jasmine in the middle and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Chic notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Paul & Joe Chic
Paul & Joe is the house behind Chic.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Sospiro Vibrato last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Sospiro Vibrato spread further.
Who will like Chic
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by floral and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and floral smells and notes like iris and musk. Less obvious notes include cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.84 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €368. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and Nino Cerruti 1881.
Other Paul & Joe perfumes
The house has 4 perfumes here, led by Bleu, Fashion and Blanc.
Chic for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Chic dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (5 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (6 shared notes), Sospiro Vibrato (4 shared notes) and Xerjoff V Accento (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Sospiro Vibrato starts from €149.
More questions
What is the best season for Chic?
Spring and fall.
When did Chic come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.