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Chypré Extraordinaire vs Misia Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 1,545 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Chypré Extraordinaire

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

  • Misia Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire7/7
Misia Eau de Parfum0/7
Ratings & consensus
Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment
Chypré Extraordinaire
Longevity
Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money
Chypré Extraordinaire
Versatility
Chypré Extraordinaire
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
Misia Eau de ParfumChanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.27/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
4.04/ 5 · 965 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
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

44%Love
33%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

965 votes

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value32
¤ Price value26
Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
powdery100%
violet92%
fruity84%
iris77%
fresh69%
floral61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and fruity

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
AldehydesLitchi
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberryTurkish RoseGrasse RosePeach
Base6-10 hrs
VioletPowdery NotesOrris RootLeatherVanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Violet and Leather. Durations are only published for Misia Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter86
Day100
Night53
Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men15
Unisex66
Women19
Men2
Unisex19
Women79
Work 37%Date 32%Casual 21%Party 11%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#561

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#29,339

PerfumerOlivier Polge

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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Chanel Misia Eau de Parfum centers around an unapologetic vintage cosmetic scent. You get an immediate burst of sparkling aldehydes and chilled litchi that clears out within fifteen minutes. What follows is a dense, nostalgic cloud of candied parma violet, velvety Turkish rose, and buttery orris root. It smells unmist…

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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 Misia Eau de Parfum?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 7 of 7 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; Misia Eau de Parfum is rated 4.04/5 from 965 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Misia Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or Misia Eau de Parfum?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Misia Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or Misia Eau de Parfum?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Misia Eau de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and Misia Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Violet and Leather.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or Misia Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Misia Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and Misia Eau de Parfum?

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. Misia Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes and Litchi, heart notes of Raspberry, Turkish Rose, Grasse Rose and Peach, a base of Violet, Powdery Notes, Orris Root and Leather.

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