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Chypre Chrysantheme vs Rose Absolute

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

Updated 70 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre Chrysantheme takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Chypre Chrysantheme

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Rose Absolute

    Choose it for a rose and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypre Chrysantheme5/5
Rose Absolute0/5
Ratings & consensus
Chypre Chrysantheme
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Chypre Chrysantheme
Sillage & projection
Chypre Chrysantheme
Value for money
Chypre Chrysantheme
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chypre Chrysantheme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chypre ChrysanthemeSultan Pasha Attars
Rose AbsoluteNegligé Perfume Lab
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.20/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 21%Had 19%Want 60%
3.70/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%
Category winnerChypre ChrysanthemeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
35%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

26%Love
39%Like
17%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityChypre Chrysantheme

SillageChypre Chrysantheme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value53
Category winnerChypre ChrysanthemeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
amber61%
rose100%
floral83%
soft spicy65%
powdery48%
white floral30%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Lemon VerbenaLimeBergamotLemonJasmineWhite Rose
Heart
ChrysanthemumHyacinthHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyDamask RoseMay RoseClary SageCoffee
Base
OakmossBeeswaxSiam BenzoinKyara IncenseMuskAmbergrisCivetBourbon Vetiver
Top
Damask RoseMay RoseRoseRose Hip
Heart
Pink PepperJasminePowdery Notes
Base
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InformationalShared notesJasmine, Damask Rose and May Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer89
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer71
Fall71
Winter43
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex64
Women36
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,823

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#51,994

PerfumerMaria Chaikovskaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChypre ChrysanthemeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypre Chrysantheme by Sultan Pasha Attars is a complex, aromatic green fragrance designed for those seeking deep, textured scents. It opens with bright citrus notes before settling into a heart of chrysanthemum, hyacinth, and honey. The base offers an intricate, resinous dry-down, making it a compelling choice for co…

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Rose Absolute by Negligé Perfume Lab opens with a dense rush of botanical florals. Perfumer Maria Chaikovskaya combines Damask rose, May rose, and crisp rose hip in the opening layers, creating a realistic garden effect that leans tart rather than sugary. As the initial spray settles, a warm bite of pink pepper cuts t…

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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, Chypre Chrysantheme or Rose Absolute?

Chypre Chrysantheme takes 5 of 5 categories. Chypre Chrysantheme is rated 4.20/5 from 47 votes; Rose Absolute is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Chypre Chrysantheme for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Absolute for a rose and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypre Chrysantheme or Rose Absolute?

Chypre Chrysantheme lasts longest (Chypre Chrysantheme 80/100, Rose Absolute 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypre Chrysantheme or Rose Absolute?

Chypre Chrysantheme projects furthest (Chypre Chrysantheme 70/100, Rose Absolute 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypre Chrysantheme and Rose Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Damask Rose and May Rose.

Is Chypre Chrysantheme or Rose Absolute better for summer or winter?

Chypre Chrysantheme suits daytime wear; Rose Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre Chrysantheme and Rose Absolute?

Chypre Chrysantheme has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Chrysanthemum, Hyacinth, Honey and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Beeswax, Siam Benzoin and Kyara Incense. Rose Absolute has top notes of Damask Rose, May Rose, Rose and Rose Hip, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Powdery Notes.

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