Fragrance comparison

Chypre Denuo vs Phobos

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Chypre Denuo

Jinx Smells

4.003 votes

Rank #60,523 PowderyAmber

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Phobos

Royal Crown

5.001 votes

Rank #73,943 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre Denuo takes 2 of 2 categories.

Chypre Denuo
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Phobos
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chypre Denuo2/2

Phobos0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypre DenuoJinx Smells

PhobosRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value0

Category winnerChypre DenuoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotCinnamonVioletMimosa

Heart

Turkish RoseWhite RosePatchouliLabdanumVanillaJasmineMyrrhLotus

Base

Natural MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmbergrisOakmossVetiverCivetOud

Top15-30 mins

IrisPatchouliCedarwoodSaffronMyrrhCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseTurkish RoseOrchidLotusAmbergris

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaHoneyAmbretteDavana

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Patchouli, Vanilla and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Phobos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall25

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,523

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChypre DenuoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypre Denuo by Jinx Smells brings a rich, old-school amber chypre profile straight into modern niche perfumery. The fragrance opens with a zesty burst of mandarin orange and bergamot dusted with warm cinnamon and soft violet leaves. As the initial brightness settles, a plush heart of velvety Turkish rose, powdery iri…

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Phobos by Royal Crown opens with a bold, dusty kick of earthy iris, dry cedarwood, and bittersweet saffron, backed by a subtle flick of herbal coriander. Instead of turning sharp, the blend quickly softens into a velvety spread of Moroccan rose and honeyed amber. The dry-down settles into a thick, cozy blend of creamy…

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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 Denuo or Phobos?

Chypre Denuo takes 2 of 2 categories. Chypre Denuo is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Phobos is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Chypre Denuo for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Phobos for a floral and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Chypre Denuo and Phobos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Vanilla and Myrrh.

Is Chypre Denuo or Phobos better for summer or winter?

Chypre Denuo suits evening wear; Phobos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre Denuo and Phobos?

Chypre Denuo has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Violet, heart notes of Turkish Rose, White Rose, Patchouli and Labdanum, a base of Natural Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Phobos has top notes of Iris, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Saffron, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Turkish Rose, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Honey, Ambrette and Davana.