16
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Chypre
feminine
Created by Francois Coty
Chypre by Coty is a Chypre fragrance for women. Chypre was launched in 1917. The nose behind this fragrance is Francois Coty. Top notes are Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Amalfi Lemon and Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Iris, Rose, Carnation, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Oakmoss, Civetta, Patchouli, Incense, Musk and Styrax. Chypre by Coty is the fisrt chypre fragrance created by Francois Coty in 1917. Chypre is the name of the island Cyprus in French, where the goddess of beauty and love, Venus, was born.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
65%
Win
93%
Spr
63%
Sum
98%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
72%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
210 votes
4.65
Love it
14870%
Like it
5526%
OK
31%
Dislike
31%
Hate it
10%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 52 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Coty Chypre is recognized by the r/fragrance community as an important historical fragrance that belongs on any "must smell before you die" list, but it's practically inaccessible to most collectors due to rarity, high prices, and authentication concerns. Community members express wistful regret about never having tried the original formulation, viewing it as a legendary fragrance lost to time.
Strengths
- Historically significant fragrance worthy of experiencing
- Highly influential in fragrance canon and perfume history
- Memorable and distinctive scent profile
Weaknesses
- Original formulation nearly impossible to find and very expensive
- High risk of counterfeits and authenticity issues when purchasing vintage
- Fragrance has changed significantly across different eras and concentrations
Best for
Fragrance enthusiasts and collectorsThose interested in perfume historyVintage perfume appreciation
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