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Chypré Extraordinaire vs Pride

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

Updated 676 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Pride

    Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire5/7
Pride2/7
Ratings & consensus
Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment
Pride
Longevity
Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money
Chypré Extraordinaire
Versatility
Pride
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
PrideBoadicea the Victorious
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.27/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
4.25/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%
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

51%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerPrideMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value32
¤ Price value22
Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
amber100%
vanilla92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
iris61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber 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
Top
CardamomCorianderApplePink PepperBergamot
Heart
OrrisHeliotropeRoseJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinAmberLeatherVanillaPatchouliMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Spring87
Summer27
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night82
Category winnerPrideMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men15
Unisex66
Women19
Men12
Unisex59
Women29
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#569

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#13,603

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Cardamom and tart green apple cut through the top of Boadicea the Victorious Pride before dense orris and powdery heliotrope take over the center of the scent. As it settles on skin, warm amber, rich benzoin, and dry leather build a heavy oriental base anchored by patchouli and tonka bean. It fits cool autumn evenings…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypré Extraordinaire or Pride?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; Pride is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pride for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or Pride?

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

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or Pride?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Pride 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and Pride smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Leather.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or Pride better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pride is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Pride suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and Pride?

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. Pride has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Amber and Leather.

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