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Chypré Extraordinaire vs London to Mumbai

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

Updated 627 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Chypré Extraordinaire

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • London to Mumbai

    Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire5/7
London to Mumbai2/7
Ratings & consensus
Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment
Chypré Extraordinaire
Longevity
Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money
London to Mumbai
Versatility
London to Mumbai
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
London to MumbaiIDEO Parfumeurs
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.27/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
3.81/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 29%Had 6%Want 64%
Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireRating 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

40%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
15%Dislike
6%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value32
¤ Price value92
Category winnerLondon to MumbaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
warm spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
lavender61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia
Base
OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk
Top45 minutes
Bitter OrangeItalian LemonGingerBergamotRosebay Willowherb
Heart2 to 4 hours
LavenderGeraniumCloveCinnamonTuberose
Base5 to 8 hours
PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Geranium and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for London to Mumbai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer53
Fall74
Winter37
Day100
Night47
Category winnerLondon to MumbaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men15
Unisex66
Women19
Men40
Unisex60
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#566

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#58,998

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

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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London to Mumbai by IDEO Parfumeurs delivers an intriguing blend of European barbershop tradition and Indian spice markets. Created by perfumer Marie Duchêne, this chypre scent opens with a lively burst of Italian lemon, sharp bergamot, and bitter orange, accented by fresh ginger and rosebay willowherb. The fragrance …

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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, Chypré Extraordinaire or London to Mumbai?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; London to Mumbai is rated 3.81/5 from 47 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose London to Mumbai for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or London to Mumbai?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, London to Mumbai 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or London to Mumbai?

Projection is very close: Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, London to Mumbai 72/100 for sillage.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and London to Mumbai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or London to Mumbai better for summer or winter?

For summer, London to Mumbai is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. London to Mumbai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and London to Mumbai?

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. London to Mumbai has top notes of Bitter Orange, Italian Lemon, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.

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