Cheap & Chic by Moschino

What a beast of a perfume! Smells floral and fresh, women love it. The price and longevity are top-notch.

Like everyone else, I can’t quite put my finger on the notes, but it smells amazing, nothing invasive, perfect for any season or whenever you feel like it. It’s not expensive in Spain either. Truly a beauty.

There are things you don’t understand but you still love. It’s like when a weird person drives you crazy, yet you like them. It climbed fast up my ranking and became my favorite. I can’t tell if it’s floral, citrus, or fruity, but it vibes well. The first time I thought of my grandma’s bar soap. It’s soapy, clean, like just out of the dryer. Nothing heavy. The more I smelled it, the more I liked it. It’s playful and serious at the same time. It came out in the 90s, very 90s but still relevant. It’s nostalgic, addictive, and totally worth it. It’s a rockstar all-rounder, just like the Moschino bottle.

I tested it in the perfumery just because of the bottle; I already own other Moschinos. On blotter, I hated it. I came back the next day and had it tested on skin: I fell in love instantly. I bought it. On skin, it’s very feminine, reminiscent of oriental spices. It’s strange; sometimes you’re not sure if you like it, but it hooks you and you end up smelling it all the time. It lasts quite a while; I’ll be using it this winter for work and daytime outings. Beautiful.

What a weird thing this perfume is. It doesn’t smell citrus, gourmand, floral, sweet, woody, fruity, or green… It turns out to be wonderful and fresh, charmingly strange. It doesn’t invade but it’s felt, it’s different. It’s like a time travel experience without being vintage.

I agree, this is such a rare scent that almost everyone buys it just to imitate someone they liked. I was one of those people, in that life stage where everyone is a role model except you. I moved to the capital after my studies and met her at the office: she smelled like Cheap & Chic. She was a ‘posh girl’ who was scatterbrained but a good friend, with a bad boyfriend, painted nails, and always on the cutting edge in a sector that didn’t care about image. The day I found out what perfume she wore, I bought it instantly. Then she left the company, and the void she left was very noticeable, especially to me. This scent is the high school girl from two grades above me, the one who got good grades without studying, the one who came home late from parties and was rumored to smoke or ride a motorcycle without a helmet. She was the center of attention, a great friend, and never had a steady boyfriend. I wore it for a long time and loved it, but now I keep it because it feels too chaotic and eventually bothers me. Every now and then, I spray it to remember vivid moments of youth and walk around with a smile that lasts all day.

To me, it’s 1996 in a bottle. I admit that now it feels a bit aggressive to wear, but I love having it and taking Olivia’s wig off just to smell it. Few perfumes give me an emotional flashback like this one. I have the 1996 bottle and bought a refill in 2019; the reformulation is slight, it maintains the original aroma, perhaps the acidic fruits are more noticeable. It’s a huge perfume from the 90s, underrated, with lots of personality, cheerful, sparkling, and bold. It’s not for the delicate, but long live the 90s.

Exactly, a very ‘Cheap and Chic’ perfume. What makes it special is its temperature. Perhaps the rosewood or cyclamen adds warmth to the flowers, tinted by a touch of sweet vanilla. It’s an atemporal, almost classic aroma. It’s a very warm floral, almost metallic, reminiscent of the Gucci Rush family. In short, beautiful flowers with a lot of warm vanilla vapor.

I can’t describe it well; it’s floral, musky, fresh, and warm at the same time, very special. It’s an untypical perfume; I like it because you don’t smell it on everyone when you pass by. Very rich and original.

As Chilena and Misha17 say, this perfume is my favorite of favorites since it came out and the best from Moschino. I can’t describe its scent well; it’s very special, a soft violet, warm but not cloying, delicate.

I remember smelling it for the first time in the 90s while visiting my little cousin, and that soapy halo she left in her wake caught my attention. The bottle is simple and elegant, with those red and black tones and the woman-shaped design. The scent is perfect for the coldest winter months, where this type of aroma isn’t heavy but comforting. It’s a warm, dry, powdery, soapy, musky, citrusy, floral, and slightly sweet fragrance. As for sillage and longevity, it’s quite subtle and soft; compared to what my cousin wore in the 90s, which left a huge trail and smelled strong, I don’t know if they reformulated it, because when I wear it, I notice it lingers on my skin, but it’s very, very subtle, too much. The truth is, the other day I applied a lot to my clothes because for me it’s soft, and a friend said, “Do you smell like coconut?!”. I knew she thought this perfume smelled like coconut, haha. So even though it’s subtle, if people get close enough, they’ll smell it. I’m addicted to that clean, fresh trail it leaves on the skin.

I’ve kept using it since it came out. Sweet, dry, and very long-lasting. I use it any time of year. I love it.

It’s the king of Moschino perfumes I’ve tried. When I first apply it, it smells rich and normal, but within minutes it becomes unique and special. Despite being 20 years old, I hadn’t noticed it before, and I think it will become my staple.

I don’t know why, but if Olivia from Popeye had her own perfume, it would undoubtedly be this one.

I’m using it today; now it’s one of my favorite Moschino scents. Last year I fell in love with the brand across all its products. It’s a serious fragrance with a touch of opulence. I like that strong, woody feel; it’s intense but not overwhelming. It gives presence and has moderate sillage—you only notice it if you get close (well, if you use a normal amount; if you apply a lot, it can be bothersome). It’s for strong personalities who want to stand out. I wasn’t brave enough to buy it, but one day my boyfriend gifted it to me, and I absolutely loved it. I reapply it after about six hours so it keeps smelling, but I try not to use too much. Ideal for cold weather and serious situations. I recommend it if you like to stand out; although it’s been on the market for years, I haven’t found anything that compares.