Fragrance comparison

The Chypre vs Vu par

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #39,396 WoodyPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Vu par

Ted Lapidus

4.50108 votes

Rank #3,636 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

The Chypre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vu par
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Chypre2/4

Vu par2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Chypre
Sillage & projection: Vu par
Value for money: The Chypre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vu par

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Vu parTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

4.50/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

59%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe Chypre

SillageVu par

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe ChypreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

mossy88%

amber77%

earthy65%

floral53%

powdery42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

OrrisRoseHoneySpicy NotesJasmineClove

Base

OakmossCivetPatchouliLeatherVanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Spring43

Summer35

Fall100

Winter70

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,636

PerfumerMichel Hy

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerVu parHigher 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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Vu par Ted Lapidus is a classic green chypre that offers a sharp, mossy introduction. It transitions into a warm base of leather and patchouli. It is ideal for autumn days when you want a dry, wood-centered scent that cuts through crisp, cool air without relying on modern sugary notes.

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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 Vu par?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Vu par is rated 4.50/5 from 108 votes. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vu par for a woody and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Chypre or Vu par?

They last about the same: The Chypre 80/100, Vu par 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Chypre or Vu par?

Vu par projects furthest (Vu par 72/100, The Chypre 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Chypre and Vu par smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli.

Is The Chypre or Vu par better for summer or winter?

The Chypre suits daytime wear; Vu par suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Chypre and Vu par?

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. Vu par has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Orris, Rose, Honey and Spicy Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Patchouli and Leather.