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Chypré Extraordinaire vs Lady Elixir

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

Updated 589 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Chypré Extraordinaire

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Lady Elixir

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire3/4
Lady Elixir1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money
Lady Elixir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chypré Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chypré ExtraordinaireRoja Dove
Lady ElixirThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.27/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
4.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 64%Had 15%Want 21%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
20%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

299 votes

78%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value32
¤ Price value69
Category winnerLady ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
white floral100%
woody92%
rose84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia
Base
OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk
Notes
Rose de MaiJasmineLily of the ValleyYlang-YlangRaspberryCedarIrisSandalwoodPeachViolet LeavesMusk MallowHeliotrope

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Cedar. Durations are only published for Lady Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer80
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men15
Unisex66
Women19
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#566

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#45,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Lady Elixir by The Dua Brand is a concentrated extrait de parfum built around a generous bouquet of floral and fruity tones. The scent introduces itself with crisp bergamot alongside sweet peach and tart raspberry before unfolding into an expansive heart. Rose de Mai, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and lily of the valley creat…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypré Extraordinaire or Lady Elixir?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 3 of 4 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; Lady Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lady Elixir for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or Lady Elixir?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Lady Elixir 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or Lady Elixir?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Lady Elixir 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and Lady Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or Lady Elixir better for summer or winter?

Lady Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and Lady Elixir?

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. Lady Elixir features Rose de Mai, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Raspberry.

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