Cheap & Chic
“Cheap & Chic by Moschino is a Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a floral, citrus composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Cheap & Chic by Moschino, launched in 1995, is a fragrance that defies easy categorization. This floral scent opens with bright citrus and aromatic notes like yuzu and petitgrain before giving way to a heart of cyclamen, water lily, and rose. The base notes of musk, ambergris, and vetiver provide warmth and depth, creating an overall effect that is both fresh and powdery. The reputation of Cheap & Chic is notably polarized: some enthusiasts praise it as an easily recognizable, unusual, distinctive signature scent, while others find it overly soapy, aggressively generic, and too sweet.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
How It Wears
Application Tips
This fragrance has an immediate impact with its bright top notes. Apply it lightly in the morning for a scent that stays close to your skin and gradually reveals its powdery warmth throughout the day. It's best suited for daytime or casual evening wear, as the sweetness can be overwhelming in more formal settings.
Nathalie Lorson
Founding perfumer · 186 fragrances
Designer Moschino
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The story behind the bottle.
The bold, playful essence of a fashion-forward moment — where every element feels intentional yet surprising.
Fig. 01 — Cheap & Chic, Moschino
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