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OR White vs Chypré Extraordinaire

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

Updated 645 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • OR White

    Choose it for a iris and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Chypré Extraordinaire

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

OR White2/7
Chypré Extraordinaire5/7
Ratings & consensus
Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment
Chypré Extraordinaire
Longevity
Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money
OR White
Versatility
OR White
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chypré Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OR WhiteUERMI
Chypré ExtraordinaireRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%
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
29%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

65 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
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value32
Category winnerOR WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
iris100%
amber92%
sweet84%
leather77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
OrrisLeatherTonka BeanCorianderBenzoinOrange BlossomCondensed Milk

No top / heart / base split published

Top
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia
Base
OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesOrris and Leather. Durations are only published for OR White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer38
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night79
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOR WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex71
Women19
Date 32%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 16%
Men15
Unisex66
Women19
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,523

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched2016

Reviews4

Overall rank#559

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI OR White approaches modern perfumery through an unexpected collision of textures. The first spray releases a dry crackle of crushed coriander seeds. It hits sharp. Crisp orange blossom flashes off within minutes, clearing space for a starchy, powdery orris root. Then comes the shock. A dark, slightly animalic le…

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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, OR White or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories. OR White is rated 3.74/5 from 65 votes; Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose OR White for a iris and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, 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, OR White or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, OR White 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OR White or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, OR White 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OR White and Chypré Extraordinaire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Orris and Leather.

Is OR White or Chypré Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?

For summer, OR White is the stronger pick. For winter, OR White is the stronger pick. OR White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OR White and Chypré Extraordinaire?

OR White features Orris, Leather, Tonka Bean, Coriander and Benzoin. 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.

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