Fragrance comparison

Chypré Extraordinaire vs Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 586 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #563 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel

Chanel

4.176 votes

Rank #56,735 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire3/4

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection: Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money: Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
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

Le 1940 Rouge de ChanelChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

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

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLe 1940 Rouge de ChanelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia

Base

OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberJava vetiver oil

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Geranium, Violet and Amber. Durations are only published for Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex66

Women19

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#563

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#56,735

PerfumerErnest Beaux

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…

Reviews →

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel by Chanel is a historic floral aldehyde composition formulated by master perfumer Ernest Beaux in 1931. The fragrance opens with an exhilarating, effervescent burst of aldehydes coupled with the green, peppery bite of geranium. As the initial sharpness calms, a rich heart of dewy red rose and s…

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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, Chypré Extraordinaire or Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 3 of 4 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Geranium, Violet and Amber.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel better for summer or winter?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel?

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. Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel has top notes of Geranium and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Amber and Java vetiver oil.