Vanilla & Cassis by Chi Chi bottle
Chi Chi

Vanilla & Cassis

4.5/5 · 6 votes Feminine 2021
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.4/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day100
Night40
Spring80
Fall80
Summer60
Winter60
Our take

Mandarin orange and black currant open the composition with a bright, juicy lift that feels immediate and clear. The citrus is not sharp or acidic, but rounded by the dark berry tone of the currant, which adds a slight tart edge without turning sour. This opening carries a clean energy that suits a sunlit room or a walk under clear skies. The fruit is prominent from the first moment and sets a tone that is cheerful and direct, steering the fragrance away from anything heavy or nocturnal.

Orange blossom, rose, and neroli unfold in the heart, each adding a different facet of white and pink floral character. The orange blossom brings a soft, creamy petal quality, while neroli adds a faint green freshness that keeps the flowers from feeling flat. Rose sits quietly in the background, supporting the other blooms rather than dominating them. Oakmoss introduces an earthy, mossy texture that grounds the florals, preventing the middle from becoming too sweet or powdery. Vanilla and white woods in the base provide a smooth, sweet foundation that feels warm and slightly dry.

The vanilla is present but not overwhelming, allowing the woody element to show through with a clean, pale timber scent. Together, the base materials create a gentle finish that holds the earlier citrus and florals in place. The overall impression is sweet, citrus-driven, and lightly mossy, with a floral heart that stays close to the skin in character rather than expanding outward. It suits someone who enjoys fruit and vanilla but wants the earthiness of oakmoss and the structure of white woods to keep the blend from leaning fully into candy. The scent continues to shift between the bright opening and the soft, woody vanilla

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