Fragrance comparison

Cassandra vs The Chypre

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cassandra

Weil

4.679 votes

Rank #30,395 AmberWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #44,471 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassandra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cassandra
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Chypre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cassandra3/4

The Chypre1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cassandra
Sillage & projection: Cassandra
Value for money: The Chypre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cassandra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CassandraWeil

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 82%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

89%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

56%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCassandra

SillageCassandra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe ChypreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLemonBergamotGeranium

Heart

RoseLavenderJasmineMyrrhHazelnutGalbanumPatchouliHoney

Base

MuskAmberCivetResinsBenzoinStyraxSandalwoodVanilla

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#44,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCassandraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cassandra opens with a sharp burst of cold aldehydes and zesty lemon, creating a crisp and bracing initial impression. This chilly brightness quickly softens as the fragrance settles onto the skin, allowing a rich heart of powdery rose, dirty patchouli, and warm honey to surface. The evolution is slow and dramatic, sh…

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The Chypre by Insider Parfums brings a classic structure to life with a modern, layered approach. It opens with bright aldehydes and bergamot before settling into a complex heart of peach, plum, and rose. The base remains dense and earthy, defined by oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is an ideal choice for fall, per…

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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, Cassandra or The Chypre?

Cassandra takes 3 of 4 categories. Cassandra is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Cassandra for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cassandra or The Chypre?

Cassandra lasts longest (Cassandra 87/100, The Chypre 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cassandra or The Chypre?

Cassandra projects furthest (Cassandra 75/100, The Chypre 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cassandra and The Chypre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Cassandra or The Chypre better for summer or winter?

Cassandra suits evening wear; The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cassandra and The Chypre?

Cassandra has top notes of Aldehydes, Lemon, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Rose, Lavender, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Musk, Amber, Civet and Resins. The Chypre has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Tuberose, Peach and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli and Orris.