Fragrance comparison

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel vs The Chypre

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel

Chanel

4.176 votes

Rank #56,735 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #41,531 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Chypre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel0/4

The Chypre3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: The Chypre
Value for money: The Chypre
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

Le 1940 Rouge de ChanelChanel

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 2%Had 2%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

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe Chypre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe ChypreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

amber61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberJava vetiver oil

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Aldehydes and Violet. Durations are only published for Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 11%

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,735

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThe ChypreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel by Chanel is a historic floral aldehyde composition formulated by master perfumer Ernest Beaux in 1931. The fragrance opens with an exhilarating, effervescent burst of aldehydes coupled with the green, peppery bite of geranium. As the initial sharpness calms, a rich heart of dewy red rose and s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or The Chypre?

The Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories. Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel for a rose and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or The Chypre?

They last about the same: Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 80/100, The Chypre 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or The Chypre?

The Chypre projects furthest (The Chypre 68/100, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel and The Chypre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Aldehydes and Violet.

Is Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or The Chypre better for summer or winter?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel suits daytime wear; The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel and The Chypre?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel has top notes of Geranium and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Amber and Java vetiver oil. 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.