Accord Chic

I loved this scent sooo much. So sad they discontinued it. A cool, sophisticated blend, completely void of sweetness. More like a chypre actually. Made me feel so elegant in a white button down shirt. Unfortunately it turned dark in no time, and that really changed the impression. Often an ageing scent just needs some time on the skin to clear itself of the top notes, but this one did not survive it. i will miss it always.

This is so elegant and totally Chanelesque

There is something super satisfying about this perfume.

Lovely resinous iris, very much Van Cleef Bois D'Iris to me. Peppery too, best of the line imo but this is one with all my fave notes.

I dont know why but kind of smells like some Les exclusifs de Chanel type scent. i said kind of.. never wore it i just got it randomly 💀

Just a quick heads up that this turns quite fast. Mine, which I’ve had for approx 3-4 years, kept in a dry, cool and dark place, has lost its’ pale color and turned darker pink’ish, while the scent itself is weaker than before. Unfortunately it means that you should use your remaining bottles before it is too late. Sad, because I would have loved to keep a bit of it for ever.

Of all the Secrets d’Essences this was the one I loved. I felt Yves Rocher was bringing out too many fragrances too quickly. They used high quality ingredients but some of their scents felt jumbled. Then came the dreadful news that Yves Rocher was withdrawing from the UK market so goodbye Accord Chic, Iris Noir, Comme une Evidence and the lovely inexpensive Gardenia they used to do.

I blind bought this for myself as it was on sale. My first impression was not a favourable one, I thought it had a bit of an "old lady" smell. I came back to it a few weeks later and it has since become the favourite of my small collection. What I initially thought of as "old lady" has become timeless and elegant. The initial smell of pink pepper is quite sharp. It however mellows out into a complex smoky and feminine mix of resin and iris.

Blind bought a 30 ml bottle for some 13 euros since it has been discontinued and they're clearing it out. Here's the thing, I like blind buying perfumes because I always end up getting stuff I would never have purchased after sniffing paper strips in a store with an overwhelmed nose. This is definitely one of those scents. It is 100% unisex, very warm and comforting, but somehow sparkling at the same time. Not cloying, not annoying, just very nice. It is very spicy and not too sweet. I can see myself reaching for this bottle a lot when I can't quite figure out what to wear.

Wow. This was a surprise. It came as a job lot with Rose Oud and Voile d'Ambre and it's gorgeous. For me, there's a huge blast of pepper at the top (I get white pepper, not pink), along with a melony, fruity note, which must be the more lemony facets of the elemi. It has a bright clarity to it and the incense is cool and soft, rather like that of Serge Lutens' Eau Froide, not a dark incense like Avignon. I'm really quite impressed by this as I haven't tried one of Yves Rocher's more expensive fragrances before and I dislike their cheap ones.

not my kind of perfume at all. got this as a free sample for my birthday day and I'm glad that I did not spend any money on it. it opens up with a very strong scent but one of a very synthetic kind. indeed is a very unique fragrance and might be nice for certain types of people but not for everyone. it definitely has a very strong tendency to be off putting or offensive as the sillage is very strong. I do notice a bit of Iris and some neroli but very faint compared to to the strong synthetic pepper smell. it's a hit or miss perfume, I think it can be combined well with other scents and probably might smell nice on other people but on me it's migraine inducing.

not my kind of perfume at all. got this as a free sample for my birthday day and I'm glad that I did not spend any money on it. it opens up with a very strong scent but one of a very synthetic kind. indeed is a very unique fragrance and me be nice for certain types of people but not for everyone. it definitely has a very strong tendency to be off putting or offensive as the sillage is very strong. I do notice a bit of Iris and some neroli but very faint compared to to the strong synthetic pepper smell. it's a hit or miss perfume, I think it can be combined well with other scents and probably might smell nice on other people but on me it's migraine inducing.

This is what I call an "urban" perfume. The thing that made me try it in the store was the word "chic", that fully describes the fragrance. I got it without any regrets. Opens with a pleasant peppery veil and settles down to a leathery, woody almost earthy scent. In between I sense a little bit of lime, cocoa powder and incense, but what I really love about it is the spectacular, sharp, dry iris in it. That is why I associate it with Iris Noir also from YR. I understand why many call it a unisex fragrance. I'd dare to call it a prodigy in YR's portfolio. Hopefully it will open the way to other fragrance wonders in the same category. "Chic" is the word! Greta Garbo kind of chic.

Soft, green jasmine with a mildly-spicy edge & the whole combination is a little powdery. Smells like a garden in a hot spring day. I really do know a natural park that smells like this. I don't feel the notes listed reflect the smell. It's very elegant & mature. Well done, Yves Rocher & the perfumers.

Very peppery after initial spraying. Nice! reminds me a bit of Piper Nigrum by Viloresi. Pepper and olibanum make a good accord indeed. Not a strong hitter, you can use it liberaly. Keen on wearing it outdoors, it blossoms with cold spring air and some bodyheat.

As soon as I felt this scent, I knew that I knew this smell very, well I searched in my olfactory memory: it's exactly the same smell as YSL Nu. The only difference is that Nu does not have the same top notes in but the evolution is the same. p.s: sorry for my inglish(not the best) , i speak french and portuguese :)

Noble enough fragrance! Resins, iris and pink pepper are far from annoying here. It has a little bit in common with Rose Oud. I even feel Feminite du Bois. But just a little bit. Also Yves Rocher is good at at making fragrances with good iris note. It could cost much more, because it smells expensive enough. In general this fragrance reminds me how labdanum smells by the type. I like this fragrance. The quality is worthy this time.

Okay, then I want to pull together my bad English and try a decent review on Accord Chic: This is a beautiful autumnal fragrance - if it had a color, it would be silver gray with sparkling golden spots. If it were a mood, it would be a break after a soothing bath with mild bathing foam. And then you would be well rested to go to work, realize your goals in serene grace. In warm air or on warm skin it is balsamic and creamy with a little sweetness, in cooler air it becomes more powdery with a more pronounced iris note. It is really chic and also one of my perfect iris scents (as the reviewer chimidoro said), airy, earthy and soothing, it has a meditative atmosphere. But beware: the scent needs some respect. Coincidentally, I was wearing Accord chic today when I tested Gucci Bloom on the other arm, and in contrast to the creamy floral scent, Accord chic became totally unfamiliar, like incense, and reminded me of Catholic churches. After all: like high-quality incense sticks, by the way. I think it's that kind of scent that you have to get involved with if you want to get to know it properly. All in all a nice, adult fragrance, soothing and not like too many other perfumes on the market. Very elegant, I understand the comparison to older Guerlains. And as dear Ladylva said, it's totally unisex - but it melts on the skin in a way, that it becomes feminine on mine. So for me it's a great deal and I grab it at days, when I cannot stand to much sweetness. Thank you for your helpful reviews.

As I expected, Accord Chic is totally unisex. Here’s the story: I own about a dozen fragrances that I haven’t even opened yet, because first I want to use up the ones that I’ve already had for several years now. The ‘problem’ is that I apply fragrances very sparingly, so for example a 50ml bottle can last me for several years. This is when my hubby comes to the rescue, because he’s a typical male oversprayer and he can empty the exact same bottle in less than two months. He has just finished off my bottle of Yves Rocher The Vert (and enjoyed it very much), and now I’ve given him Accord Chic. It smells amazing on him: the elemi is very prominent, and so are the spices, and it maintains its resinous-balsamic character while smelling much more piquant than when I wear it. So, guys, don’t be afraid to try Accord Chic (or The Vert, or Tendre Jasmin, or any other YR creation ‘for women’) - this little gem deserves to be loved and enjoyed by both sexes.

When they first brought out Accord Chic I was very excited to try it but I was a little disappointed when I finally had it in my hands, and on my wrist. It was very much the opposite of love at first sight although the description had sounded right up my street. Now I must conclude that Accord Chic simply works a million times better on me in the warmer season, or perhaps my skin is now the right temperature for it! In winter, it seemed to be a cacophony of notes, a paresthetic sensation in my nose as if I had inhaled a mix of lilac and elemi or something else I couldn't quite put my finger on. Fast forward to summer 2018 and voila this actually smells as you would expect it to. Now it's a peppery iris with incense, it blooms in the heat.... I finally get the sophistication thing here, not bad at all!

Yves Rocher is among the very best when it comes to price/quality ratio: all of their scents are affordable, but very few of them smell cheap - unlike many designer scents that cost much more. On top of that, this Accord Chic has been the recipient of a lot of praise on Fragrantica and elsewhere, so I was extra eager to try it out, even though the note list isn't especially up my alley, and I was very glad to get a little decant as an extra in a swap. My first impression wasn't very good, though, when I first smelled it straight from the bottle, and when tested in the crook of my elbow (which is how I tend to gather first impressions while wearing another perfume - you're dedicated or you're not!). Experienced that way, it smelled like pure alcohol with added spices to me, like the scent of some kind of flavoured hard liquor that wafts up to you when you open a bottle. Not a bad smell exactly, but definitely not what I want to smell like out in the world - people could get the wrong impression! Luckily, it's a very different story when I give Accord Chic a "proper" wearing: on my wrists and neck it's more wellbehaved, and I understand why it's so popular. It's still all about the spices to my nose, and to a lesser extent about the resins and the incense; the iris is noticeable but it keeps to background. The scent is fresh at first and a little warmer later, but it stays light and not very sweet: feminine and sophisticated. I like it quite a lot now that I've tested it properly, although as suspected it's not exactly my thing, and I'll probably never get a full bottle.

I ordered this fragrance as a free product to go with my order, usually I pick some staple that I know and love. Accord Chic is new to me, but because of the notes and all the positive reviews I had to take a chance. And I'm so happy I did! This smells very classic, refined and sophisticated. People mention Chanel and Guerlain in the reviews and I can totally see that. It's as chic and wearable as Coco Mademoiselle, yet as refined and "grown up" as Shalimar. Lots of elemi here, which has that green pine and lemony scent. With incense and benzoin to make it relatively balmy and warm. Pink pepper gives it more warmth and spiciness. Iris has to be the only floral note, but this fragrance is not a floral. In fact it's not floral or fruity, it simply smells nice, clean and warm. I imagine someone with a minimalist capsule wardrobe that consists of mostly black and white pieces would love this. This is a minimalist scent to go with a minimalist outfit and matching attitude. Indeed very french chic! Definitely a must-try.

An excellent fragrance that can be worn day or evening and that is very close to YSL's NU, if not identical. There is a lot of elemi in this fragrance, which gives it a spicy, incense aspect that I like enormously. I recommend it. It's different from most run of the mill department store and designer fragrances that are in a similar price bracket. There's no fruitiness and no sweetness or vanilla (a trend I find cloying), and it's wearable and chic for pretty much any occasion (maybe not perfect for the beach, but that's about it).

I love Yves Rocher cosmetics and toiletries, and I've also enjoyed quite a few of their fragrances. I must stress that their scents can be rather uneven in terms of projection and longevity; namely, some of them are quite fleeting, however, there are also some collections that are very well made and offer great silage and longevity, while remaining very affordable. I recommend their collections Secrets d’Essences, So Elixir and Monoi for the best price-performance ratio. Accord Chic is one of the latest additions to the Secrets d’Essences line. As its name suggests, it is très chic - a beautiful and elegant fresh-balsamic everyday scent. There is nothing loud, tacky, sweet, fruity or bubblegummy about this fragrance; it is the olfactory equivalent of neutral colours and of understated elegance in general. On my skin it opens fresh-spicy, with pink pepper as the dominant note, supported by resins. A soft iris note adds just a touch of powderiness, however the overall impression remains fresh-balmy. Unlike other reviewers, I don't get any prominent smoky components (and, believe me, I know my smoke-bombs, having worn MFK Absolue Pour Le Soir and Guerlain Shalimar extensively!) To me, Accord Chic smells quite Chanelesque, somewhere between the balsamic goodness of Coco Noir and the peppery sparkliness of Chance. Moreover, Accord Chic does not fall too far behind Coco Noir or Chance in terms of performance, yet I only paid 20 euros for a 50ml bottle, which is really a bargain. I will be wearing this beauty quite a lot during the long summer months.

Just got this today (a blind buy) and am not crazy about it. As it dried down, there was something about it that did remind me (slightly) of Nu but there's also something else in there that's annoying me. Wish I could figure out what it was. Not sure if I'll actually wear this.

Spicy indeed, the elemi brings that special touch, it is something else, intriguing, but too mature. I'll stick to Comme une evidence and florals from Yves Rocher

Had to try this based on reviews. Is it ‘too perfect’? Nothing controversial, great to wear to restaurants, church, hotels. Nothing offensive, it smells expensive and classy with a bit of a Shalimar oriental vibe. But it doesn’t last very one on me. I shall have to keep spraying but I really like it. I love smoky scents.

Accord chic could be called “Accord smart pantsuit”. It smells sophisticated and pulled together. If it had a color, it would be beige. It’s sensible, stylish, grounded. I get the peppery spice right off the top, and slightly powdery iris with a smoky edge. If I worked in an office, this would be a fantastic choice. Even though I don’t work in an office, I’m thinking about picking up a bottle because it’s well done, affordable, mature- useful for any meeting where you want to share your opinion with a respecting audience.

This is a confidence booster. Makes you appear in control, down to business, not to be messed about with. Moreover: you'll radiate sophistication. Nothing sweet, girly, fruity or weak about this scent. Love it!

OMG! I loveeee this!!! Spicy spicy spicy! Right of my alley! I don't know how YSL Nu smells so i can't compare. Its long lasting on my skin and projection is moderate not gona' suffocate anyone,and this is a good thing because this stuff is spicy!