Fragrance comparison

Estelle vs The Chypre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Estelle

Badar

4.0030 votes

Rank #15,113 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #44,808 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Estelle takes 3 of 4 categories.

Estelle
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Chypre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Estelle3/4

The Chypre1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EstelleBadar

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

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 hate

80%Love

0%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEstelle

SillageEstelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe ChypreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

honey69%

musky61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Heliotrope

Heart

HoneyLabdanumBenzoinStyraxPlum

Base

Guaiac WoodWoody NotesAmbroxanCypriolWhite MuskCaramelVanilla

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope and Plum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,113

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#44,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEstelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Estelle by Badar is an oriental woody fragrance that balances a powdery heliotrope opening with a rich, resinous heart. Featuring notes of honey, plum, and benzoin, this unisex scent anchors itself in a deep foundation of caramel and guaiac wood. It is a distinct, warm composition for those who appreciate sweet, balsa…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Estelle or The Chypre?

Estelle takes 3 of 4 categories. Estelle is rated 4.00/5 from 30 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Estelle for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Estelle or The Chypre?

They last about the same: Estelle 81/100, The Chypre 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Estelle or The Chypre?

Estelle projects furthest (Estelle 72/100, The Chypre 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Estelle and The Chypre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Heliotrope and Plum.

Is Estelle or The Chypre better for summer or winter?

Estelle suits evening wear; The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Estelle and The Chypre?

Estelle has top notes of Heliotrope, heart notes of Honey, Labdanum, Benzoin and Styrax, a base of Guaiac Wood, Woody Notes, Ambroxan and Cypriol. 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.