Fragrance comparison

Montaigne (2021) vs Chypré Extraordinaire

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 616 ratings analysed

Montaigne (2021)

Caron

3.7836 votes

Rank #39,464 Yellow FloralPowdery

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38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #538 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories.

Montaigne (2021)
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chypré Extraordinaire
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Montaigne (2021)1/7

Chypré Extraordinaire6/7

Ratings & consensus: Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment: Chypré Extraordinaire
Longevity: Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection: Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money: Chypré Extraordinaire
Versatility: Montaigne (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chypré Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Montaigne (2021)Caron

Chypré ExtraordinaireRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

61%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value32

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaApricotCassiaOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeMoroccan Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia

Base

OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCassia and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Montaigne (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMontaigne (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex37

Women63

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 8%

Men15

Unisex66

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,464

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#538

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Montaigne (2021) by Caron is a radiant floral composition built around fluffy yellow mimosa, ripe apricot, and rich orange blossom. The opening sprays on bright and slightly tart before softening into a velvety haze of heliotrope, ylang-ylang, and sweet Moroccan jasmine. As hours pass, warm benzoin, golden labdanum, a…

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Chypré Extraordinaire opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then quickly turns plush and textured, with peach, plum, white florals and a mossy, musky base. It feels polished and old-world in structure, but richer and more floral than many classic chypres. This suits shoppers who enjoy complex, dressy fragrances w…

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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, Montaigne (2021) or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories. Montaigne (2021) is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes; Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose Montaigne (2021) for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Montaigne (2021) or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Montaigne (2021) 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montaigne (2021) or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Montaigne (2021) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montaigne (2021) and Chypré Extraordinaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cassia and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Montaigne (2021) or Chypré Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Montaigne (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Montaigne (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montaigne (2021) and Chypré Extraordinaire?

Montaigne (2021) has top notes of Mimosa, Apricot, Cassia and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Labdanum and Vanilla. Chypré Extraordinaire has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Leather and Orris.