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Ulric de Varens

Chic-Issime

Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena

2002Women
5.5/ 10
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Ulric de Varens Chic-Issime is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, citrusy and lightly sweet with a powdery feel.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
5.5 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Bottle
4.2 /10

Plain bottle, the real show is inside.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 27% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

JasmineRoseWhite blossomsMuskWhite amberLily

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic
  7. Woody
  8. Powdery

What does Chic-Issime smell like?

Jasmine, rose, lily and white blossoms sit at its centre. They rest on a fresh, citrusy ground that adds a soft, fruity sweetness. Musk and white amber settle the florals onto a woody, powdery base, with a faintly synthetic sheen in the background.

Longevity is rated moderate, though few votes back that up. It is made for women and carries Jean-Claude Ellena's name. Michalsky Berlin for Women and Davidoff Cool Water Tender Sea Rose have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Summer
  • 33%
    Spring
  • 20%
    Autumn
  • 13%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    33%
  • Casual
    33%
  • Office
    25%
  • Sport
    8%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026