Fragrance comparison

The Chypre vs Une Nuit Parisienne

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #39,042 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Une Nuit Parisienne

Marsté

4.0018 votes

Rank #34,946 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Chypre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Une Nuit Parisienne
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Chypre3/4

Une Nuit Parisienne1/4

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: Une Nuit Parisienne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Une Nuit ParisienneMarsté

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Chypre

SillageThe Chypre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value44

Category winnerThe ChypreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

lactonic69%

fruity61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

Top15-30 mins

Masala ChaiPlumHazelnut

Heart2-4 hrs

BenzoinBlack TeaDamask Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodLabdanumVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPlum and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Une Nuit Parisienne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Spring60

Summer50

Fall90

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

Date 38%Casual 26%Party 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,946

PerfumerMichael Nordstrand

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerUne Nuit ParisienneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Une Nuit Parisienne by Marsté brings a rich, spicy warmth built around dark plum, nutty hazelnut, and steamed masala chai spices. The opening lands with immediate punch. You get a sharp hit of cardamom and clove, followed quickly by rich stewed fruit and earthy black tea. It feels like stepping into a heated bistro on…

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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, The Chypre or Une Nuit Parisienne?

The Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories. The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Une Nuit Parisienne is rated 4.00/5 from 18 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 Une Nuit Parisienne for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Chypre or Une Nuit Parisienne?

The Chypre lasts longest (The Chypre 80/100, Une Nuit Parisienne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Chypre or Une Nuit Parisienne?

The Chypre projects furthest (The Chypre 68/100, Une Nuit Parisienne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Chypre and Une Nuit Parisienne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum and Sandalwood.

Is The Chypre or Une Nuit Parisienne better for summer or winter?

The Chypre suits daytime wear; Une Nuit Parisienne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Chypre and Une Nuit Parisienne?

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. Une Nuit Parisienne has top notes of Masala Chai, Plum and Hazelnut, heart notes of Benzoin, Black Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Vanilla and Musk.