Fragrance comparison

Chypré X vs Maroussia

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,129 ratings analysed

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #50,899 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,260 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chypré X2/5

Maroussia3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypré XThe Dua Brand

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityChypré X

SillageMaroussia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both powdery, woody and amber

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

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

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 25%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher 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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Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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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 Maroussia?

Maroussia takes 3 of 5 categories. Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré X or Maroussia?

Chypré X lasts longest (Chypré X 80/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré X or Maroussia?

Maroussia projects furthest (Maroussia 62/100, Chypré X 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré X and Maroussia smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Heliotrope.

Is Chypré X or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chypré X and Maroussia?

Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.