Fragrance comparison

London to Mumbai vs The Chypre

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

2 wins

London to Mumbai

IDEO Parfumeurs

3.8147 votes

Rank #58,998 Warm SpicyCitrus

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41%scent match

Some overlap

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #43,603 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London to Mumbai takes 2 of 4 categories.

London to Mumbai
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Chypre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

London to Mumbai2/4

The Chypre1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: London to Mumbai
Value for money: London to Mumbai
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

London to MumbaiIDEO Parfumeurs

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 64%

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

40%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLondon to Mumbai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value78

Category winnerLondon to MumbaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 minutes

Bitter OrangeItalian LemonGingerBergamotRosebay Willowherb

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderGeraniumCloveCinnamonTuberose

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Clove and Tuberose. Durations are only published for London to Mumbai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall74

Winter37

Day100

Night47

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,998

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThe ChypreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London to Mumbai by IDEO Parfumeurs delivers an intriguing blend of European barbershop tradition and Indian spice markets. Created by perfumer Marie Duchêne, this chypre scent opens with a lively burst of Italian lemon, sharp bergamot, and bitter orange, accented by fresh ginger and rosebay willowherb. The fragrance …

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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, London to Mumbai or The Chypre?

London to Mumbai takes 2 of 4 categories. London to Mumbai is rated 3.81/5 from 47 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose London to Mumbai for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, London to Mumbai or The Chypre?

They last about the same: London to Mumbai 80/100, The Chypre 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, London to Mumbai or The Chypre?

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

Do London to Mumbai and The Chypre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Clove and Tuberose.

Is London to Mumbai or The Chypre better for summer or winter?

London to Mumbai suits daytime wear; The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London to Mumbai and The Chypre?

London to Mumbai has top notes of Bitter Orange, Italian Lemon, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. 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.