WS-M-1995

Cheap & Chic

1995Men

floral up front, then citrus, settling into powdery.

Cheap & Chic by Moschino is a Floral fragrance for women. Cheap & Chic was launched in 1995. Top notes are Yuzu, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Brazilian Rosewood; middle notes are Cyclamen, Water Lily, Rose, Violet, Peony and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Ambergris, Iris, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Orchid, Tonka Bean and…

floral citrus powdery woody

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Yuzu, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Brazilian Rosewood
Heart· 2–4h
Cyclamen, Water Lily, Rose, Violet, Peony, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Ambergris, Iris, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Orchid, Tonka Bean, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

74%

68%

54%

47%

46%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall30%Spring29%Winter23%Summer18%Day68%Night32%Wears female64%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Moschino picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Cheap & Chic smell like?

floral up front, then citrus, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: floral, citrus, powdery.

What notes are in Cheap & Chic?

Top: Yuzu, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Brazilian Rosewood. Heart: Cyclamen, Water Lily, Rose, Violet, Peony, Jasmine. Base: Musk, Ambergris, Iris, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Orchid, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.

How long does Cheap & Chic last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Cheap & Chic loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Cheap & Chic best for?

Fall is the top pick (30%). Spring is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Cheap & Chic?

Day wear leads at 68%. Night is a secondary pick at 32%.

Is Cheap & Chic for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 64% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.