Fragrance comparison

Chypré Extraordinaire vs Mini Varens 31

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 589 ratings analysed

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #562 WoodyPowdery

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38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mini Varens 31

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #58,220 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Chypré Extraordinaire
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mini Varens 31
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire1/3

Mini Varens 312/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mini Varens 31
Sillage & projection: Mini Varens 31
Value for money: Not scored
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

Mini Varens 31Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

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

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%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

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMini Varens 31

SillageMini Varens 31

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

violet84%

yellow floral77%

tuberose69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery and white floral

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

Ylang-YlangVioletBergamotRose

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisAldehydesJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

TuberosePeach

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Mini Varens 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex66

Women19

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 20%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#562

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#58,220

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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Mini Varens 31 opens with a fizzy splash of bergamot and lush ylang-ylang before softening into a cosmetic violet cloud. It smells cleanly retro yet cheerful. The heart introduces powdery iris and crisp aldehydes, keeping the jasmine petals lively rather than heavy on warm skin. As the scent settles, ripe peach and c…

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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 Mini Varens 31?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; Mini Varens 31 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mini Varens 31 for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or Mini Varens 31?

Mini Varens 31 lasts longest (Mini Varens 31 92/100, Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or Mini Varens 31?

Mini Varens 31 projects furthest (Mini Varens 31 79/100, Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and Mini Varens 31 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or Mini Varens 31 better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and Mini Varens 31?

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. Mini Varens 31 has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Iris, Aldehydes and Jasmine, a base of Tuberose and Peach.