Chypré Extraordinaire vs Nyala
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chypré Extraordinaire takes 3 of 4 categories.
Chypré ExtraordinaireChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
NyalaChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chypré Extraordinaire3/4
Nyala1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chypré Extraordinaire
- Sillage & projection
- Chypré Extraordinaire
- Value for money
- Nyala
- 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 DoveNyalaJealousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
3.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
20%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
299 votes
29%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChypré Extraordinaire
SillageChypré Extraordinaire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNyalaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
sweet100%
fruity91%
woody83%
patchouli74%
musky65%
yellow floral56%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia
Base
OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk
Top
PlumPraline
Heart
PatchouliYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Plum, Oakmoss and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Spring60
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#569
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews144
Overall rank#63,087
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChypré 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…
Reviews →Nyala by Jealous pairs dark plum with rich praline in a sweet, fruity opening that quickly settles into earthy patchouli and creamy ylang-ylang. Grounded by mossy oakmoss and soft musk, it creates a warm, textured aura suited for cool autumn evenings, casual dinners, and brisk outdoor walks.
Reviews →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 Nyala?
Chypré Extraordinaire takes 3 of 4 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; Nyala is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nyala for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or Nyala?
They last about the same: Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Nyala 83/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or Nyala?
Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Nyala 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chypré Extraordinaire and Nyala smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Plum, Oakmoss and Musk.
Is Chypré Extraordinaire or Nyala better for summer or winter?
Nyala suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and Nyala?
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. Nyala has top notes of Plum and Praline, heart notes of Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Oakmoss.
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