Fragrance comparison

Chypré X vs Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #51,965 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)

Prin

4.2335 votes

Rank #22,697 AnimalicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré X takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)
Choose it for a animalic and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chypré X4/5

Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypré XThe Dua Brand

Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)Prin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

4.23/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 68%

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

51%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityChypré X

SillageChypré X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value29

Category winnerChypré XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

animalic100%

white floral92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

floral61%

Scent match13%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

Notes

MuskratLotusGardeniaTuberoseCivetHo WoodNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Violet LeafCarawayJasmineOrange BlossomAgarwood (Oud)

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

No season votes yet

Spring91

Summer36

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,697

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNilmalee (นิลมาลี)Higher 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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Nilmalee by Prin opens with an assertive green rush of violet leaf, angelica, and bitter cumin, quickly meeting a humid burst of lotus. Within minutes, the scent reveals its dense floral heart of gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine. Rather than sweet or innocent, these petals feel thick, backed by soapy floral lather and …

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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 X or Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)?

Chypré X takes 4 of 5 categories. Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) is rated 4.23/5 from 35 votes. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) for a animalic and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré X or Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)?

Chypré X lasts longest (Chypré X 80/100, Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré X or Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)?

Projection is very close: Chypré X 55/100, Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) 54/100 for sillage.

Do Chypré X and Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Chypré X or Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) better for summer or winter?

Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré X and Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)?

Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) features Muskrat, Lotus, Gardenia, Tuberose and Civet.