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Britannia vs Chypré Extraordinaire

Britannia and Chypré Extraordinaire overlap 54% in notes and accords; 12 notes appear in both. Voters pick Britannia mostly for spring and Chypré Extraordinaire for autumn.

At a glance

BritanniaChypré Extraordinaire
BrandRoja ParfumsRoja Parfums
Release year20162018
Rating
8.4/10273 votes
8.5/10278 votes
Longevity
8.4/10
8.6/10
Sillage
7.7/10
8.1/10

When to wear

Seasons
BritanniaChypré Extraordinaire
Autumn29%32%
Spring30%29%
Winter22%24%
Summer19%14%
Occasions
BritanniaChypré Extraordinaire
Nighttime24%29%
Evening24%28%
Casual20%19%
Daytime16%12%
Office14%12%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • May rose
  • Heliotrope
  • Violet
  • Grasse jasmine
  • Peach
  • Musk
  • Clove
  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla
  • Patchouli
  • Iris

Britannia

Only in this one

  • Mandarin orange
  • Citron
  • Tangerine
  • Champaca
  • Sweet acacia
  • Vetiver
  • Cocoa
  • Ambergris
  • Cinnamon

Chypré Extraordinaire

Only in this one

  • Aldehydes
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Plum
  • Blackcurrant bud
  • Tuberose
  • Orange blossom
  • Cistus
  • Geranium
  • Tonka bean
  • Benzoin
  • Leather
  • Cumin
  • Civet
  • Amber
  • Styrax
  • Moss
  • Cedarwood

Accords

Britannia

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Powdery

Chypré Extraordinaire

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Powdery

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.4/10 for Britannia, 8.6/10 for Chypré Extraordinaire.

Which one projects more?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects more: sillage 8.1/10 against 7.7/10 for Britannia.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 22% of the season votes for Britannia and 24% for Chypré Extraordinaire.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 19% of the season votes for Britannia and 14% for Chypré Extraordinaire.

Which one is rated higher?

Chypré Extraordinaire is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.4/10 for Britannia.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, May rose, Heliotrope, Violet, Grasse jasmine, Peach, Musk, Clove, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli, Iris.