Fragrance comparison

Chypré X vs Vintage Affair

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #50,709 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vintage Affair

Jinkoh Store

4.8010 votes

Rank #18,243 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vintage Affair takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money.
Vintage Affair
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chypré X1/4

Vintage Affair3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypré XThe Dua Brand

Vintage AffairJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

4.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

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

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityVintage Affair

SillageVintage Affair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerChypré XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · 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

Top

LimeJasmineGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRose de MaiRoseYlang YlangNarcissusIrisViolet LeafIris Butter

Base

Dark PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossCivetMuskHyraxGuaiac WoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesRose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Bergamot. 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

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter86

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,243

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVintage AffairHigher 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…

Reviews →

Vintage Affair by Jinkoh Store is a rich oriental floral perfume that blends vintage warmth with modern artisanal depth. It opens with an energizing splash of lime, grapefruit, and bergamot before unfolding into an opulent floral core of Bulgarian rose, creamy iris butter, and golden ylang ylang. As the perfume warms …

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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 Vintage Affair?

Vintage Affair takes 3 of 4 categories. Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Vintage Affair is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Choose Vintage Affair for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré X or Vintage Affair?

Vintage Affair lasts longest (Vintage Affair 97/100, Chypré X 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré X or Vintage Affair?

Vintage Affair projects furthest (Vintage Affair 71/100, Chypré X 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré X and Vintage Affair smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Bergamot.

Is Chypré X or Vintage Affair better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chypré X and Vintage Affair?

Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Vintage Affair has top notes of Lime, Jasmine, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Rose de Mai, Rose and Ylang Ylang, a base of Dark Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Civet.