Fragrance comparison

Chypré Extraordinaire vs Montaigne (2021)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 616 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #538 WoodyPowdery

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Montaigne (2021)

Caron

3.7836 votes

Rank #39,464 Yellow FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chypré Extraordinaire
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Montaigne (2021)
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire6/7

Montaigne (2021)1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment: Chypré Extraordinaire
Longevity: Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection: Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money: Chypré Extraordinaire
Versatility: Montaigne (2021)
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

Montaigne (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

3.78/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

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

36%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value19

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and 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

MimosaApricotCassiaOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeMoroccan Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang and Cassia. Durations are only published for Montaigne (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Category winnerMontaigne (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex66

Women19

Men0

Unisex37

Women63

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#538

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#39,464

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Montaigne (2021) by Caron is a radiant floral composition built around fluffy yellow mimosa, ripe apricot, and rich orange blossom. The opening sprays on bright and slightly tart before softening into a velvety haze of heliotrope, ylang-ylang, and sweet Moroccan jasmine. As hours pass, warm benzoin, golden labdanum, a…

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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 Montaigne (2021)?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; Montaigne (2021) is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Montaigne (2021) for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or Montaigne (2021)?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Montaigne (2021) 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or Montaigne (2021)?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Montaigne (2021) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and Montaigne (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang and Cassia.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or Montaigne (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Montaigne (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Montaigne (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and Montaigne (2021)?

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. Montaigne (2021) has top notes of Mimosa, Apricot, Cassia and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Labdanum and Vanilla.