Fragrance comparison

Chypre vs Saphir Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chypre

JAN BARBA

4.0018 votes

Rank #46,569 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Saphir Noir

Lydeen

2.805 votes

Rank #72,802 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chypre
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Saphir Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Chypre3/4

Saphir Noir0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChypreJAN BARBA

Saphir NoirLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 40%Had 3%Want 58%

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

0%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityChypre

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value42

Category winnerChypreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

musky84%

rose77%

ozonic69%

tuberose61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

rose77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Bergamot

Heart

JasmineViolet LeavesDamask RoseTuberose

Base

StyraxMuskLabdanum

Top

SaffronYlang YlangGingerCinnamonCorianderGeranium

Heart

Damask RoseJasmineViolet Leaves

Base

Guaiac WoodIncenseMuskAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaStyrax

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Violet Leaves, Damask Rose and Styrax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,569

PerfumerBartosz Puzio

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChypreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

JAN BARBA Chypre opens with a bright flash of bergamot that quickly softens into an opulent floral heart. Damask rose, tuberose, and jasmine create a dense, classical bouquet grounded by green violet leaves. As the sun-baked floral intensity settles, warm labdanum and smoky styrax emerge alongside clean musk. It recal…

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Saphir Noir by Lydeen creates a dense, spiced atmosphere on the skin. It balances saffron and ginger heat against a heart of damask rose and jasmine. The base rests on guaiac wood and incense, providing a resinous, long-lasting presence. This is a bold, unisex choice for those who prefer heavy, spicy fragrances for co…

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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, Chypre or Saphir Noir?

Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories. Chypre is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Saphir Noir is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Chypre for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Saphir Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypre or Saphir Noir?

They last about the same: Chypre 68/100, Saphir Noir 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chypre or Saphir Noir?

Projection is very close: Chypre 58/100, Saphir Noir 58/100 for sillage.

Do Chypre and Saphir Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Violet Leaves, Damask Rose and Styrax.

Is Chypre or Saphir Noir better for summer or winter?

Chypre suits day or night wear; Saphir Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre and Saphir Noir?

Chypre has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaves, Damask Rose and Tuberose, a base of Styrax, Musk and Labdanum. Saphir Noir has top notes of Saffron, Ylang Ylang, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Jasmine and Violet Leaves, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Musk and Amber.