Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Twist Violet vs The Chypre

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,597 PowderyWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #42,183 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

No. 1 Twist Violet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and 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.

No. 1 Twist Violet2/4

The Chypre2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Chypre
Sillage & projection: No. 1 Twist Violet
Value for money: The Chypre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 1 Twist Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 1 Twist VioletClive Christian

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

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

68%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Chypre

SillageNo. 1 Twist Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe ChypreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

VioletPlumFruits

Heart3 to 5 hours

OrrisJasmineRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

InformationalShared notesViolet, Plum, Orris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall40

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,597

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 1 Twist Violet by Clive Christian presents an opulent floral woody profile shaped by distinct powdery and fruity dimensions. The fragrance opens with a plush burst of sweet violet coupled with ripe plum and mixed fruits. This juicy start softens into a dense floral heart where earthy orris root meets clean jasmine…

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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, No. 1 Twist Violet or The Chypre?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and 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, No. 1 Twist Violet or The Chypre?

The Chypre lasts longest (The Chypre 80/100, No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 1 Twist Violet or The Chypre?

No. 1 Twist Violet projects furthest (No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100, The Chypre 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 1 Twist Violet and The Chypre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Plum, Orris and Jasmine.

Is No. 1 Twist Violet or The Chypre better for summer or winter?

No. 1 Twist Violet suits daytime wear; The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 1 Twist Violet and The Chypre?

No. 1 Twist Violet has top notes of Violet, Plum and Fruits, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. 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.