Fragrance comparison

Chypré X vs FMT

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #50,116 PowderyWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

FMT

G Parfums

3.8318 votes

Rank #47,683 AlmondPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré X takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration.
FMT
Choose it for a almond and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chypré X3/5

FMT2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypré XThe Dua Brand

FMTG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

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

33%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityChypré X

SillageFMT

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerChypré XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

almond100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

nutty61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and vanilla

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

Notes

AlmondMuskAldehydesWhite FlowersHeliotropeVanillaJasmineSandalwoodOrange BlossomAmberRose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerChypré XLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day33

Night100

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 32%Date 30%Work 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#47,683

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFMTHigher 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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FMT by G Parfums brings vintage vanity nostalgia directly into the modern day. The almond hits immediately. It opens with an unmistakable blast of sweet marzipan, crisp aldehydes, and powdery heliotrope that instantly evokes classic wax lipstick. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial solvent lift settles, creamy jasmi…

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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 FMT?

Chypré X takes 3 of 5 categories. Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; FMT is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Choose FMT for a almond and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré X or FMT?

Chypré X lasts longest (Chypré X 80/100, FMT 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré X or FMT?

FMT projects furthest (FMT 64/100, Chypré X 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré X and FMT smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Heliotrope and Aldehydes.

Is Chypré X or FMT better for summer or winter?

Chypré X suits evening wear; FMT suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré X and FMT?

Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. FMT features Almond, Musk, Aldehydes, White Flowers and Heliotrope.