YuzuOpens with
CyclamenHeart
MuskDries down to
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Moschino · Sold as feminine
Cheap & Chic
The bold, playful essence of a fashion-forward moment — where every element feels intentional yet surprising.
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Cheap & ChicMid-range · $40–100
49%Similar accords, often for lessFemme · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Cheap & Chic, Moschino
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Nathalie Lorson
The fragrance chameleonNathalie Lorson is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most versatile noses working today.
The Cheap & Chic line
4 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Moschino
More from the house · founded 1983 · Italy
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The originalCheap & ChicMoschino · Mid-range · $40–100ZaraFemmeShares 5 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 3.94 (174)48%Match
Zara · 2018Femme AquaShares 6 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 3.93 (14)
With Moschino Moschino Pour Homme
Adds amber, leather and mossy; shares bergamot and rose and 2 more notes.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 20%.