Fragrance comparison

L'Eclipse vs The Chypre

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

L'Eclipse

Phuong Dang

3.003 votes

Rank #71,741 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #44,471 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Chypre takes 1 of 1 categories.

L'Eclipse
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Chypre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Eclipse0/1

The Chypre1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'EclipsePhuong Dang

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

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

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

aldehydic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotGooseberryCoriander

Heart

RoseCarnationLapsang Souchong TeaGeraniumMimosa

Base

Indian OudLabdanumOakmossCivetAmbergrisMuskPatchouliStyrax

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,741

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThe ChypreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eclipse by Phuong Dang is a bold unisex fragrance centered on an animalic, resinous core. Aldehydes and gooseberry offer a sharp, fruit-forward opening before settling into a deep, dark heart of Lapsang Souchong tea, rose, and carnation. It is a striking choice for cool evening wear, perfect for those who appreciate…

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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, L'Eclipse or The Chypre?

The Chypre takes 1 of 1 categories. L'Eclipse is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose L'Eclipse for a amber and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do L'Eclipse and The Chypre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is L'Eclipse or The Chypre better for summer or winter?

L'Eclipse suits evening wear; The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eclipse and The Chypre?

L'Eclipse has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Gooseberry and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Lapsang Souchong Tea and Geranium, a base of Indian Oud, Labdanum, Oakmoss and Civet. 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.