Cabotine vs Chypré Extraordinaire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chypré Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories.
CabotineChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Chypré ExtraordinaireChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Cabotine1/7
Chypré Extraordinaire6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chypré Extraordinaire
- Community sentiment
- Chypré Extraordinaire
- Longevity
- Chypré Extraordinaire
- Sillage & projection
- Chypré Extraordinaire
- Value for money
- Cabotine
- 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
CabotineGrèsChypré ExtraordinaireRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes
Have 64%Had 36%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 hate28%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
23%Dislike
3%Hate
5,225 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
Category winners
LongevityChypré Extraordinaire
SillageChypré Extraordinaire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCabotineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fruity69%
woody61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach
Heart
TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia
Base
CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla
Top
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia
Base
OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCassia, Plum, Peach and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,591
PerfumerJean Claude Delville
Launched—
Reviews206
Overall rank#567
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews144
Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCabotine by Grès is a Floral fragrance for women. Cabotine was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia, Black Currant, Plum, Tangerine and Peach; middle notes are Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation, Jasmine, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Freesia…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Cabotine or Chypré Extraordinaire?
Chypré Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories. Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes; Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Cabotine or Chypré Extraordinaire?
Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Cabotine 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cabotine or Chypré Extraordinaire?
Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Cabotine 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cabotine and Chypré Extraordinaire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Cassia, Plum, Peach and Tuberose.
Is Cabotine or Chypré Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cabotine is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cabotine and Chypré Extraordinaire?
Cabotine has top notes of Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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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