Fragrance comparison

Chai vs Cyprus

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 330 ratings analysed

Chai

Robert Piguet

3.64325 votes

Rank #6,873 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Cyprus

Atelier Segall & Barutti

5.005 votes

Rank #35,760 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Chai
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cyprus
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chai2/4

Cyprus2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChaiRobert Piguet

CyprusAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 325 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

251 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCyprus

SillageChai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCyprusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

beeswax74%

fresh spicy65%

fresh56%

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot Leaf

Heart

White TeaBeeswax

Base

MateOak

Top

Mandarin OrangeSicilian BergamotLitchiWhite TeaMateLemonadeCypressRaspberry

Heart

MacadamiaPitangaDatesSpicesSuedeAromatic NotesCloveRose Water

Base

BarleyWoodsy NotesJava vetiver oilCedarNutmegOakmossSinfonideVanilla

InformationalShared notesWhite Tea and Mate. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex74

Women14

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,873

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#35,760

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chai by Robert Piguet offers a crisp, green aromatic experience centered on white tea leaves and bergamot. This 2012 release leans heavily into a clean, soap-like freshness, making it a reliable pick for warm spring mornings. It manages to feel light and airy, avoiding the typical heavy spice profile often associated …

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Cyprus by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian bergamot, mandarin orange, and tart lemonade, backed by a herbal edge of thyme and evergreen cypress. As the bright citrus top diffuses, the scent shifts into a dense heart of dried dates, Brazilian pitanga, and warm spices, anchored by soft suede…

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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, Chai or Cyprus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chai is rated 3.64/5 from 325 votes; Cyprus is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Chai for a green and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cyprus for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chai or Cyprus?

Cyprus lasts longest (Cyprus 70/100, Chai 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chai or Cyprus?

Chai projects furthest (Chai 62/100, Cyprus 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chai and Cyprus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include White Tea and Mate.

Is Chai or Cyprus better for summer or winter?

Cyprus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chai and Cyprus?

Chai has top notes of Bergamot Leaf, heart notes of White Tea and Beeswax, a base of Mate and Oak. Cyprus has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot, Litchi and White Tea, heart notes of Macadamia, Pitanga, Dates and Spices, a base of Barley, Woodsy Notes, Java vetiver oil and Cedar.