Fragrance comparison

Chypré Extraordinaire vs No. 1 Twist Violet

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 611 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #565 WoodyPowdery

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45%scent match

Some overlap

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,597 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chypré Extraordinaire
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
No. 1 Twist Violet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire4/7

No. 1 Twist Violet3/7

Ratings & consensus: No. 1 Twist Violet
Community sentiment: No. 1 Twist Violet
Longevity: Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection: Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money: Chypré Extraordinaire
Versatility: No. 1 Twist Violet
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

No. 1 Twist VioletClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletRating 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

68%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value13

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top1 to 2 hours

VioletPlumFruits

Heart3 to 5 hours

OrrisJasmineRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Plum, Violet and Orris. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer20

Fall40

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex66

Women19

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#565

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#36,597

PerfumerMike Parrot

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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No. 1 Twist Violet by Clive Christian presents an opulent floral woody profile shaped by distinct powdery and fruity dimensions. The fragrance opens with a plush burst of sweet violet coupled with ripe plum and mixed fruits. This juicy start softens into a dense floral heart where earthy orris root meets clean jasmine…

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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 No. 1 Twist Violet?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 4 of 7 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or No. 1 Twist Violet?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or No. 1 Twist Violet?

Projection is very close: Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100 for sillage.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and No. 1 Twist Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Plum, Violet and Orris.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or No. 1 Twist Violet better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. 1 Twist Violet is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. No. 1 Twist Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and No. 1 Twist Violet?

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. No. 1 Twist Violet has top notes of Violet, Plum and Fruits, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar.