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Benjoin en Fleur vs Chypré Extraordinaire

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

Updated 677 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Benjoin en Fleur

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Chypré Extraordinaire

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Benjoin en Fleur2/7
Chypré Extraordinaire5/7
Ratings & consensus
Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment
Chypré Extraordinaire
Longevity
Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money
Benjoin en Fleur
Versatility
Benjoin en Fleur
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chypré Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Benjoin en FleurClaudio Zucca Parfums
Chypré ExtraordinaireRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 97 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%
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
41%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

97 votes

61%Love
20%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value32
Category winnerBenjoin en FleurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
amber69%
yellow floral61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CherryRed FruitsBlueberryAppleBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangFrangipaniJasmineChampacaHeliotropeOrange BlossomVanilla
Base5 to 8 hours
BenzoinAmberMusk
Top
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia
Base
OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Benjoin en Fleur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer79
Fall52
Winter40
Day100
Night59
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBenjoin en FleurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex37
Women61
Men15
Unisex66
Women19
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,673

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#560

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benjoin en Fleur by Claudio Zucca Parfums opens with a vibrant burst of cherry, blueberry, and tart red fruits balanced by crisp bergamot. As the initial sweetness settles, a lush bouquet of ylang-ylang, frangipani, and jasmine takes over the heart, giving the fragrance a rich, tropical floral body. The base anchors e…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Benjoin en Fleur or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories. Benjoin en Fleur is rated 4.05/5 from 97 votes; Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose Benjoin en Fleur for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Benjoin en Fleur or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Benjoin en Fleur 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Benjoin en Fleur or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Benjoin en Fleur 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Benjoin en Fleur and Chypré Extraordinaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Benjoin en Fleur or Chypré Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Benjoin en Fleur is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Benjoin en Fleur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Benjoin en Fleur and Chypré Extraordinaire?

Benjoin en Fleur has top notes of Cherry, Red Fruits, Blueberry and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani, Jasmine and Champaca, a base of Benzoin, Amber and Musk. 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.

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