Fragrance comparison

1957 Eau de Parfum vs Chypré Extraordinaire

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 2 Nov 2026 2,546 ratings analysed

1957 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.261,966 votes

Rank #1,894 PowderyMusky

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39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #565 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories.

1957 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chypré Extraordinaire
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

1957 Eau de Parfum1/7

Chypré Extraordinaire6/7

Ratings & consensus: Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment: 1957 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection: Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money: Chypré Extraordinaire
Versatility: Chypré Extraordinaire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chypré Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1957 Eau de ParfumChanel

Chypré ExtraordinaireRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,966 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,966 votes

61%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

299 votes

Category winner1957 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value32

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

iris84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

white floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-45 mins

White MuskAldehydesBergamotPink PepperCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

OrrisCashmeranCedarHoneyVanilla

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia

Base

OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orris. Durations are only published for 1957 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex38

Women58

Men15

Unisex66

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#565

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel 1957 Eau de Parfum smells like the cleanest, softest white cotton shirt you have ever pulled over your head. The spray opens with a crisp snap of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes that feel like fizzy, high-end bath soap. Give it two minutes. The initial solvent bite settles immediately into a pillowy core of wh…

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Chypré Extraordinaire opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then quickly turns plush and textured, with peach, plum, white florals and a mossy, musky base. It feels polished and old-world in structure, but richer and more floral than many classic chypres. This suits shoppers who enjoy complex, dressy fragrances w…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories. 1957 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.26/5 from 1,966 votes; Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose 1957 Eau de Parfum for a powdery and musky character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, 1957 Eau de Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, 1957 Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1957 Eau de Parfum and Chypré Extraordinaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orris.

Is 1957 Eau de Parfum or Chypré Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1957 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. 1957 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1957 Eau de Parfum and Chypré Extraordinaire?

1957 Eau de Parfum has top notes of White Musk, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Orris, Cashmeran, Cedar and Honey. Chypré Extraordinaire has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Leather and Orris.