Fragrance comparison

Chypré Extraordinaire vs Marilyn Miglin 112

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 612 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #565 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Marilyn Miglin 112

Marilyn Miglin

3.7532 votes

Rank #21,512 White FloralWoody

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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.
Marilyn Miglin 112
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire5/7

Marilyn Miglin 1122/7

Ratings & consensus: Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment: Chypré Extraordinaire
Longevity: Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection: Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money: Marilyn Miglin 112
Versatility: Marilyn Miglin 112
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

Marilyn Miglin 112Marilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

3.75/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%

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

13%Love

66%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMarilyn Miglin 112Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

woody83%

tuberose65%

yellow floral48%

animalic30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia

Base

OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

JasmineYlang-Ylang

Heart2 to 4 hours

White LilyTuberoseOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Marilyn Miglin 112, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer36

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night80

Category winnerMarilyn Miglin 112Most 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#565

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#21,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Marilyn Miglin 112 presents a bold, retro profile centered on white floral intensity and a warm woody foundation. The fragrance opens with sharp jasmine and sweet ylang-ylang, creating an immediate, crisp floral introduction that catches attention right away. As the scent settles, white lily, heady tuberose, and orang…

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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 Marilyn Miglin 112?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; Marilyn Miglin 112 is rated 3.75/5 from 32 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Marilyn Miglin 112 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or Marilyn Miglin 112?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Marilyn Miglin 112 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or Marilyn Miglin 112?

Projection is very close: Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Marilyn Miglin 112 73/100 for sillage.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and Marilyn Miglin 112 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or Marilyn Miglin 112 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marilyn Miglin 112 is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Marilyn Miglin 112 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and Marilyn Miglin 112?

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. Marilyn Miglin 112 has top notes of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of White Lily, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.