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HoOkiQ – :
Definitely smell patchouli, even though it is not listed in the fragrantica notes above.
Very strong & long-lasting.
AQBA – :
I think is my favourite scent of all time, although the Taylor of London version I have seems pared down compared to the rounded, warm, heady fragrance I recall my mother wearing in the 80s.
Still, it is a gorgeous fragrance, citrus, green, woody and, on my skin at least, dries down to an extremely powdery base, which I do like, but the initial burst is what draws me to keep wearing. I detect some notes similar to Paloma Picasso, which I adore, but Chique is much more linear – perhaps more like a distant cousin than a sibling.
It is strong and lasts about 5 hours on me, pretty decent for a bargain basement perfume! I will keep an eye on Ebay for an original Yardley bottle just to see if it fills in the blanks left by the latest formulation.
oznov – :
Wow, I wore it in the 70s, when I was a child along with Jontue and Charlie, but this was so much powerful, a spritz and you were good for all day and next morning the sheets smelled of it.Oakmoss with some stringent note (fruits? flowers?), in Brazil it was called Frenly, I had 1 bottles that lasted from 78 to 84.
rike85 – :
This is so so beautiful. So nature and wild smelling yet sexy comfort in the mix! I am a fan now. Good values on ebay if you are hunting for a rich original one.
Romanov070286 – :
My signature cologne.
tetha – :
My signature cologne.
rudan2007 – :
Incredible stuff ! Every bit as good as Aromatics Elixir from Clinique and very similar.
Even the body spray is strong enough and long lasting.
faqerstein – :
If you don’t look at the packaging you would not think this a cheap perfume! I wore this as a teenager and loved it, and then by chance saw it in an old chemist shop. I bought it for my teenage daughter who also loved it. I pinched it back! I am always complimented on this perfume, especially by men. Women friends always ask me what it is, I tend to keep quite. One I don’t want anyone else to wear it and two, I’m afraid people will think I’m a cheapskate, but you know if this was packaged in a Chanel bottle people would go mad for it. It reminds me of Aromatics by Clinque, another great perfume.
svbuben – :
Sorry, Cheap and nasty scent. Powerful and long lasting.
Romanoss – :
Hi! there’s something about chique perfume once u use it, no perfume will make sence ever again atleast thats what happened to me. Im in south africa and it has been discontinued n i just cant find anything like it.
If theres a scent like it in sa please let me know.
lihachev – :
It smells great and classy! This perfume can be easily used by gentlemen as it isn’t completely feminine.
sylar_me – :
I have worn this for 40 odd years, I was able to buy it from England but now with the new air regulations I am unable to do so. Does anyone have any idea or know where I could buy it in Australia? Anything else that smells like it that I could buy here?
thanks
TenbFa – :
My mom’s signature “evening” perfume for as long as I can remember! It is distinct, strong and surprisingly sophisticated for a cheaper scent. Very nostalgic for me.
FemidaRND – :
i just adore chique perfume ,liv ein new zealand ,ho ww can i order and get some asap please advice
zenit72rus – :
This fragrance has its loyal fans, and I’m not surprised. It is constructed along the lines of a chypre, with a bitter, burnt mossy-aldehydic opening, giving way to a billowy, musky cloud of rose-heavy florals, and a sandalwood drydown. The fragrance evokes images of a grown-up, graying SJP Lovely in severe black 1920s garb. I missed Chique in its heyday, unfortunately, and now only have the 50ml concentrated cologne spray from Taylor of London, but that’s good enough. Despite the utilitarian packaging, and the substitution, no doubt, of cheaper materials, and a lightness and sketch-like simplicity in its development, I can smell how good the composition was, when this was among Yardley’s prestige fragrances in the 70s. But it’s definitely worth a try, as is, in its present form. Count me among its admirers.
Deroxzldql – :
Chique…was my loved půarfum from 20-36…
Since, I can t find it. Really sorry I miss this scent.
1kozak – :
This was my first real perfume which i chose for myself, aged 18. I am obviously a chyphre floral at heart. It was so very special and made me feel very sophisticated. Having just started school in a new country I needed some comfort too. I can still smell this in my mind and will definately try and find again to see if my “nose” has improved with time and trying new perfumes.
sarkis – :
Hi, Do you mail to South Africa. Chique has been discontinued in South Africa for passed few years. Unable to get it anywhere.
TikStrok – :
This scent was my signature scent in my thirties- mmm, sophisticated scent with long moss tail- driving my hubby crazy :)) – a MUST have it again.
EDIT May 2011:
After some years I own it again.
It is classy, mature, it is my Cheapy personal Chanel No.5.