Fragrance comparison

Chypré X vs White Waves

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #53,822 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

White Waves

Lydeen

3.333 votes

Rank #70,582 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré X takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
White Waves
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypré X4/4

White Waves0/4

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): 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

White WavesLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityChypré X

SillageChypré X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerChypré XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

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

Ylang YlangBergamotMarigoldCoriander

Heart

Egyptian JasmineTuberoseOrangeRoseGeranium

Base

VanillaCrystal AmberPatchouliCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Patchouli, Cedarwood 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

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#70,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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White Waves by Lydeen offers a bright, floral opening anchored by ylang ylang and marigold. As it settles, Egyptian jasmine and tuberose create a creamy floral heart, while vanilla and patchouli provide a soft, sweet foundation. This unisex scent works well for casual daytime wear during mild spring weather when you w…

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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 White Waves?

Chypré X takes 4 of 4 categories. Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; White Waves is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose White Waves for a white floral and yellow floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré X or White Waves?

Chypré X lasts longest (Chypré X 80/100, White Waves 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré X or White Waves?

Chypré X projects furthest (Chypré X 55/100, White Waves 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré X and White Waves smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Bergamot.

Is Chypré X or White Waves better for summer or winter?

White Waves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré X and White Waves?

Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. White Waves has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Marigold and Coriander, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Crystal Amber, Patchouli and Cedarwood.