Fragrance comparison

Chypré Extraordinaire vs OR White

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 645 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #557 WoodyPowdery

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15%scent match

Clearly different

OR White

UERMI · 2016

3.7465 votes

Rank #26,337 IrisAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chypré Extraordinaire
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
OR White
Choose it for a iris and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire5/7

OR White2/7

Ratings & consensus: Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment: Chypré Extraordinaire
Longevity: Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection: Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money: OR White
Versatility: OR White
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

OR WhiteUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

3.74/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

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

29%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value42

Category winnerOR WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

iris100%

amber92%

sweet84%

leather77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia

Base

OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk

Notes

OrrisLeatherTonka BeanCorianderBenzoinOrange BlossomCondensed Milk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLeather and Orris. Durations are only published for OR White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerOR WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex66

Women19

Men10

Unisex71

Women19

Date 32%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#557

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#26,337

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched2016

Reviews4

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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UERMI OR White approaches modern perfumery through an unexpected collision of textures. The first spray releases a dry crackle of crushed coriander seeds. It hits sharp. Crisp orange blossom flashes off within minutes, clearing space for a starchy, powdery orris root. Then comes the shock. A dark, slightly animalic le…

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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 OR White?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; OR White is rated 3.74/5 from 65 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose OR White for a iris and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or OR White?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, OR White 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or OR White?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, OR White 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and OR White smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Leather and Orris.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or OR White better for summer or winter?

For summer, OR White is the stronger pick. For winter, OR White is the stronger pick. OR White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and OR White?

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. OR White features Orris, Leather, Tonka Bean, Coriander and Benzoin.