The Chypre vs Touch
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Chypre takes 4 of 4 categories.
The ChypreChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
TouchChoose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Chypre4/4
Touch0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Chypre
- Sillage & projection
- The Chypre
- Value for money
- The Chypre
- 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
The ChypreInsider ParfumsTouchElodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%
3.71/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 37%Had 23%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
6%Love
76%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Chypre
SillageThe Chypre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe ChypreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
earthy77%
animalic69%
fresh spicy61%
fruity100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
coconut77%
powdery69%
floral61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove
Top15 to 30 minutes
PlumPeachRed Currant
Heart2 to 3 hours
CoconutTuberoseHibiscusViolet
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesTuberose, Peach, Violet and Plum. Durations are only published for Touch, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer29
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night80
Spring60
Summer60
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,471
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#51,309
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerThe ChypreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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…
Reviews →Touch by Elode delivers a straightforward, sugary mix of sweet fruit and creamy warmth. The opening bursts with tart red currant, syrupy plum, and juicy peach, creating an instant burst of youthful sweetness. As it settles, tropical coconut merges with creamy tuberose, soft violet, and hibiscus to build a lush, powder…
Reviews →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, The Chypre or Touch?
The Chypre takes 4 of 4 categories. The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Touch is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Touch for a fruity and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Chypre or Touch?
The Chypre lasts longest (The Chypre 80/100, Touch 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Chypre or Touch?
The Chypre projects furthest (The Chypre 68/100, Touch 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Chypre and Touch smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Peach, Violet and Plum.
Is The Chypre or Touch better for summer or winter?
The Chypre suits daytime wear; Touch suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Chypre and Touch?
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. Touch has top notes of Plum, Peach and Red Currant, heart notes of Coconut, Tuberose, Hibiscus and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli.
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