Fragrance comparison

Renaissance vs Chypré X

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Renaissance

Raydan

4.128 votes

Rank #40,463 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #53,713 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Renaissance takes 3 of 4 categories.

Renaissance
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money.

Renaissance3/4

Chypré X1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RenaissanceRaydan

Chypré XThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 9%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRenaissance

SillageRenaissance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerChypré XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HeliotropeTuberoseCardamonCitrusesOrange BlossomGeraniumBasil

Heart

CinnamonOrrisCoconut

Base

AmbergrisFrankincensePatchouliVanillaTonka BeanMusk

Notes

Orange BlossomRose de MaiYlang YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropePatchouliAldehydesCedarwoodBergamotGeraniumTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Geranium. Durations are only published for Chypré X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer57

Fall100

Winter86

Day57

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#53,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRenaissanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Renaissance by Raydan is a complex unisex composition that leads with a floral burst of tuberose and orange blossom, warmed by cardamom. As it settles, a heart of cinnamon and coconut adds unexpected depth, ultimately grounding itself in a resinous base of frankincense and ambergris. It is a bold, long-lasting scent w…

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Chypré X opens with a sharp flash of fizzy aldehydes and bitter Calabrian bergamot that cuts straight through the air. Give the initial alcohol burst two minutes to settle on your wrist. Once the top clears, a velvety blend of ripe peach, Grasse jasmine, and orange blossom perfume nuances spreads over warm skin. The b…

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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, Renaissance or Chypré X?

Renaissance takes 3 of 4 categories. Renaissance is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Renaissance for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Renaissance or Chypré X?

Renaissance lasts longest (Renaissance 91/100, Chypré X 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Renaissance or Chypré X?

Renaissance projects furthest (Renaissance 82/100, Chypré X 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Renaissance and Chypré X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Geranium.

Is Renaissance or Chypré X better for summer or winter?

Renaissance suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Renaissance and Chypré X?

Renaissance has top notes of Heliotrope, Tuberose, Cardamon and Citruses, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orris and Coconut, a base of Ambergris, Frankincense, Patchouli and Vanilla. Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.