Chess Club
12 ratings
From your scent profile
Yves de Sistelle Chess Club is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men built on sage, cinnamon and lavender that runs into tobacco and leather; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 11 community ratings, all out of 10.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
83% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Creamy
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
CreamyWhat does Chess Club smell like?
It opens with sage, cinnamon, lavender and lemon, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, woody notes, tobacco and leather take over and add a smoky, earthy depth. The base keeps the woody notes, while musk and vanilla soften them into a sweet, creamy footing. Floral and fruity touches sit among the accords, with a resinous tone alongside. Parfums de Marly Herod and Santa Maria Novella Nostalgia have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Sage
- Cinnamon
- Lavender
First hours
- Woody notes
- Tobacco
- Leather
Towards evening
- Woody notes
- Musk
- Vanilla
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Last updated: October 26, 2026