Decade vs The Chypre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories.
DecadeChoose it for a rose and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The ChypreChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Decade1/4
The Chypre3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Chypre
- Sillage & projection
- The Chypre
- Value for money
- The Chypre
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Decade
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DecadeBoadicea the VictoriousThe ChypreInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%
3.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
7%Hate
58 votes
56%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Chypre
SillageThe Chypre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe ChypreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
fresh92%
floral84%
woody77%
aldehydic69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
earthy77%
animalic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bulgarian RoseAldehydesPineappleSaffronBergamot
Heart
Rose de MaiGeraniumHedioneViolet
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberPatchouli
Top
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer48
Fall100
Winter36
Day100
Night88
Spring43
Summer29
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,132
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#44,471
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerDecadeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDecade by Boadicea the Victorious centers on a sharp Bulgarian rose brightened by tart pineapple and crisp aldehydes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling citrus and warm saffron before yielding to a floral heart of Rose de Mai, herbal geranium, and dewy violet. As the scent settles on skin, smoky guaiac wood…
Reviews →The Chypre by Insider Parfums brings a classic structure to life with a modern, layered approach. It opens with bright aldehydes and bergamot before settling into a complex heart of peach, plum, and rose. The base remains dense and earthy, defined by oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is an ideal choice for fall, per…
Reviews →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, Decade or The Chypre?
The Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories. Decade is rated 4.02/5 from 58 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Decade for a rose and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Decade or The Chypre?
The Chypre lasts longest (The Chypre 80/100, Decade 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Decade or The Chypre?
Projection is very close: The Chypre 68/100, Decade 67/100 for sillage.
Do Decade and The Chypre smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium and Violet.
Is Decade or The Chypre better for summer or winter?
Decade suits daytime wear; The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Decade and The Chypre?
Decade has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Aldehydes, Pineapple and Saffron, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Geranium, Hedione and Violet, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amber. The Chypre has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Tuberose, Peach and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli and Orris.
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