Fragrance comparison

Chypré X vs Athena's Rose

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #50,899 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Athena's Rose

Orca

4.001 votes

Rank #55,041 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Athena's Rose
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chypré X1/4

Athena's Rose1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Athena's Rose
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chypré X

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chypré XThe Dua Brand

Athena's RoseOrca

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAthena's Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

floral84%

citrus77%

aldehydic69%

rose61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomRose de MaiYlang YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropePatchouliAldehydesCedarwoodBergamotGeraniumTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesRoseMandarin OrangeBergamotPeachPlum

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomRose de MaiJasmineHeliotropeCyclamenYlang YlangMimosa

Base

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InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Chypré X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 43%Party 25%Casual 18%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,041

PerfumerGib Osbert

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerChypré XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypré X opens with a sharp flash of fizzy aldehydes and bitter Calabrian bergamot that cuts straight through the air. Give the initial alcohol burst two minutes to settle on your wrist. Once the top clears, a velvety blend of ripe peach, Grasse jasmine, and orange blossom perfume nuances spreads over warm skin. The b…

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Orca's new floral release opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and fresh bergamot, quickly softening into a lush garden of roses and orange blossom. Peach and plum add a subtle jammy sweetness to the early stages, while olive leaf and saffron anchor the base. It is a modern, clean floral that suits spring mornings an…

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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 X or Athena's Rose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Athena's Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Athena's Rose for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré X or Athena's Rose?

They last about the same: Chypré X 80/100, Athena's Rose 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chypré X or Athena's Rose?

Athena's Rose projects furthest (Athena's Rose 100/100, Chypré X 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré X and Athena's Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang and Heliotrope.

Is Chypré X or Athena's Rose better for summer or winter?

Chypré X suits evening wear; Athena's Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré X and Athena's Rose?

Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Athena's Rose has top notes of Aldehydes, Rose, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai and Jasmine.