Classic Chypre
Perfumer: Norbert Bijaoui
Votes lean feminine
17 ratings
From your scent profile
Esteban Classic Chypre is a unisex chypre that opens with bergamot and basil and settles into oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 19 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
59% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
AnimalWhat does Classic Chypre smell like?
The perfume has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though these ratings rest on only a handful of votes and are not conclusive. There is not enough voting to say which seasons or occasions it suits; it is classed as unisex.
The top notes, bergamot and basil, give it a citrusy, green start. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a floral softness while spices bring warmth. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss is woody and animalic, with vanilla sweetening it and adding a powdery tone.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Basil
First hours
- Jasmine
- Spices
- Rose
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Patchouli
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 30%Spring
- 22%Winter
- 15%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Nighttime25%
- Evening25%
- Daytime21%
- Office21%
- Casual7%
Least picked for everyday wear.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026