Fragrance comparison

Chypré Extraordinaire vs Ottomane

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 604 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #563 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ottomane

CFFC Fragrances

4.0824 votes

Rank #30,321 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chypré Extraordinaire
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Ottomane
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire4/5

Ottomane1/5

Ratings & consensus: Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection: Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money: Ottomane
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 Dove

OttomaneCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 36%Had 19%Want 45%

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

50%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value83

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

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

CarnationMarigoldRoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesStyrax

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex66

Women19

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 41%Party 29%Casual 18%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#563

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#30,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Ottomane by CFFC Fragrances is an unapologetic, golden-era oriental floral with serious backbone. It does not whisper. The first spray releases a pungent kick of spicy carnation, sharp marigold, and resinous styrax that feels immediately herbal and vintage. Within twenty minutes, that sharp opening yields to a dense, …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypré Extraordinaire or Ottomane?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 4 of 5 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; Ottomane is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Ottomane for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or Ottomane?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Ottomane 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or Ottomane?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Ottomane 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and Ottomane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or Ottomane better for summer or winter?

Ottomane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and Ottomane?

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. Ottomane has top notes of Carnation, Marigold, Rose and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.