Fragrance comparison

Fleurs d'Été vs The Chypre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

Fleurs d'Été

Bienaimé

4.17113 votes

Rank #7,349 FloralPowdery

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30%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #44,909 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Chypre takes 2 of 4 categories.

Fleurs d'Été
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Chypre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fleurs d'Été1/4

The Chypre2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleurs d'ÉtéBienaimé

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

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

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Chypre

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe ChypreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery84%

fresh61%

citrus46%

musky38%

white floral30%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyTarragonBergamotLemon

Heart

LilacVioletCarnationOrange BlossomTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MuskOrrisCivetSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarOakmoss

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. 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

Summer20

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,349

PerfumerPatrice Revillard

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#44,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFleurs d'ÉtéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleurs d'Été by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. Fleurs d'Été was launched in 1935. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Lilac, Violet, Carnation, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Orr…

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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…

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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, Fleurs d'Été or The Chypre?

The Chypre takes 2 of 4 categories. Fleurs d'Été is rated 4.17/5 from 113 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Été for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Été or The Chypre?

The Chypre lasts longest (The Chypre 80/100, Fleurs d'Été 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs d'Été or The Chypre?

Projection is very close: Fleurs d'Été 68/100, The Chypre 68/100 for sillage.

Do Fleurs d'Été and The Chypre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Fleurs d'Été or The Chypre better for summer or winter?

Fleurs d'Été suits daytime wear; The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurs d'Été and The Chypre?

Fleurs d'Été has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lilac, Violet, Carnation and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Orris, Civet and Sandalwood. 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.